The posting
Proconex is the exclusive Emerson Impact Partner for Emerson Automation Solutions in the Mid-Atlantic region. We provide a full portfolio of Process Automation Control Systems, Valves and Control Devices, and related technologies and services to a range of customers—in the Life Sciences, Chemical, Power, Refining, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Paper, Metals, and other industries, as well as commercial enterprises and campus facilities. With three strategically located offices, Proconex maintains a deep dedication to its 200+ employees, a sharp focus on safety and quality, and the drive to deliver.
IT Construction Monitoring and Commissioning Inspector
Job Overview
The IT Construction Monitoring and Commissioning Inspector verifies that IT infrastructure and technical fit-out elements are built, installed, and checked out in accordance with engineering design drawings, project specifications, and quality standards. This role bridges physical construction and IT hardware deployment by conducting daily site inspections, identifying technical deviations early, and resolving installation issues with general contractors and design engineers. The position requires critical thinking, the capacity to anticipate operational issues and propose viable engineering alternatives, and clear, diplomatic communication when negotiating fixes between field contractors and design engineers.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct daily on-site inspections to verify that construction matches IT, telecommunications, electrical, and mechanical design drawings.
- Inspect structural and pathway elements, including fiber conduits, stub-ups, underground piping, cable trays, and equipment racks and cabinets.
- Monitor supporting infrastructure deployments for compliance, including data center and Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF) room Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), cooling distribution, and dedicated IT power systems (Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), Power Distribution Unit (PDU), and grounding).
- Audit the physical placement and mounting of IT hardware, including switches, routers, servers, patch panels, and wireless access points (WAPs).
- Verify copper and fiber structured cabling installations for proper bend radius, support, slack loops, and termination quality.
- Perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) audits on asset tags, cable labels, and port mapping against the approved labeling schema and matrix.
- Identify field conflicts, design gaps, and contractor deviations from design intent.
- Lead collaborative problem-solving sessions with general construction contractors and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) and IT engineering designers to resolve field issues.
- Issue and track Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and participate in the Request for Information (RFI) process.
- Monitor field construction progress against the master project schedule, identifying potential bottlenecks and milestone risks.
- Author daily and weekly progress reports that include photographic evidence, deviation logs, and remediation proposals.
- Maintain the project punch list from initial rough-in through final IT checkout and owner handover.
This role requires on-site work at active construction sites and the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in IT infrastructure construction monitoring, telecom project inspection, data center fit-outs, or Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)-level field representation.
- 5+ years of experience managing technical fit-outs involving multi-disciplinary coordination (Electrical, HVAC, Low Voltage, Network Engineering).
- 5+ years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints, architectural drawings, MEP schedules, single-line diagrams, and IT schematic layouts.
- 5+ years of experience applying Building Industry Consulting Service International (BICSI) standards, National Electrical Code (NEC), and structured cabling practices.
- 5+ years of experience using construction management software (e.g., Procore, Autodesk Build, PlanGrid) and scheduling tools.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications such as BICSI RCDD or BICSI Technician.
- Certifications such as Certified Technical Inspector (CTI) or relevant Amazon Web Services (AWS) or data center infrastructure credentials.
- Certifications such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour or 30-Hour Construction Safety.
We are proud to be an employee-owned organization. Through our ESOP, every team member shares in the growth and success of the company, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and long-term rewards.
Proconex offers a standout culture, fantastic work environment, and has very competitive benefits to include premium medical, 401K match, tuition reimbursement, and other unique incentives.
When receiving e-mails from a Proconex or Valspec recruiter, you will only receive e-mails from addresses ending in @proconexdirect.com, @proconex.net or @valspec.net. Any other domains are impersonations and should be ignored.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Also, we are not interested in working on a corp-to-corp basis with other companies at this time.
Any third-party unsolicited resume submission(s) will immediately become the property of Proconex. Proconex will not pay any fee to a submitting employment agency, person, or entity unless a signed agreement is established.
Proconex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected class. We are committed to providing a professional environment free of any discrimination or harassment, and we are proud to be a Drug-Free Workplace.
