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Interstates

Electrical, automation, and OT solutions provider

Project Manager - QA/QC

Full-Time
$100k - $135k+ Performance Bonuses + Per Diem + Travel Benefits
Mid
Bachelor's
Muskogee, OK, USA
In PersonTravel position assigned to a single project; typical project duration is 6 months to 3 years.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Experience leading quality assurance/quality control, quality management, field engineering, project management, or electrical construction on commercial, industrial, or mission-critical projects.
  • Strong understanding of electrical construction methods, National Electrical Code requirements, quality standards, testing, commissioning, and project turnover.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, specifications, submittals, and technical documentation.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience managing quality documentation, inspections, punch lists, and turnover packages.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with field crews, clients, subcontractors, and project leadership.
  • Preferred bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, electrical engineering, engineering technology, or a related field; equivalent electrical construction or quality assurance/quality control experience will also be considered.
Responsibilities
  • Lead project-wide quality assurance and quality control efforts for electrical construction on a mission-critical data center.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain project quality plans, inspection processes, and documentation requirements.
  • Partner with project managers, superintendents, foremen, engineers, and field teams to ensure installations meet project specifications, National Electrical Code requirements, client standards, and manufacturer recommendations.
  • Conduct quality inspections, audits, and field walks throughout construction.
  • Track deficiencies, manage punch lists, and ensure timely corrective actions.
  • Coordinate inspections with clients, commissioning teams, engineers, subcontractors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
  • Review construction documents, specifications, requests for information, submittals, and shop drawings to identify quality risks before installation.
  • Support pre-installation planning and constructability reviews to improve execution.
  • Verify that documentation required for testing, commissioning, and system turnover is complete and accurate.
  • Monitor installation quality throughout all phases of the project, not just at completion.
  • Identify recurring quality issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective and preventative actions.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives by developing best practices and coaching field personnel.
  • Participate in project meetings by providing quality updates, issue tracking, and resolution plans.
  • Promote a culture where safety and quality are integrated into every aspect of project execution.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with mission-critical or data center construction is highly preferred.
  • Experience with Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Bluebeam, or similar construction management software is preferred.

About the company

Interstates provides electrical, automation, and operational technology services for industrial facilities. They design, install, and integrate electrical systems, control-and-automation solutions, and OT services to optimize manufacturing and processing operations. Their approach is an integrated, one-stop solution with engineering, project management, and field services delivered by a team treated like family, emphasizing safety, education, and career growth. They leverage a long history (over 65 years) to offer national and global reach with a focus on collaboration and trust across industries like food & beverage, consumer goods, energy & chemical, mining, and water/wastewater. The goal is to help industrial customers build reliable, efficient, and compliant facilities by providing end-to-end electrical, automation, and OT capabilities through a trusted partner relationship.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Sioux Center, Iowa

Founded

1953

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What believers are saying

  • Interstates completed Hull Coop's 2025 mill retrofit, proving complex brownfield execution.
  • Its 2025 Utah Flour Mill project won integrated electrical and automation work.
  • Interstates Engineering acquired TerraSite Design, widening survey, planning, and municipal project reach.

What critics are saying

  • Interstates depends on industrial capex clients like food and manufacturing through 2026.
  • Sioux Falls expansion started April 2026; underutilized space would pressure margins.
  • Competitors like Burns and McDonnell can undercut turnkey bids, shrinking Interstates into commodity labor.

What makes Interstates unique

  • Interstates pairs electrical construction, engineering, and automation under one Integrated Project Delivery model.
  • Its 2026 Sioux Falls expansion adds training, innovation, and collaboration capacity.
  • Its 2026 digital newsletter shift signals disciplined internal communications and brand continuity.

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Benefits

  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vacation
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Family Planning Benefits
  • Fertility Treatment Support
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Professional Development Budget

Company News

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Many Colors of Cybersecurity Protections

To further improve its cyber-awareness and protections, Interstates has also worked with Veracity Industrial Networks (veracity.io) for several years, and participated in developing its OT Network Controller software, which intuitively manages an SDN-capable switch from Dynics Inc. ( www.dynics.com ),and uses zero-trust and deny-by-default methods to improve network visibility and security.

Interstates
Aug 15th, 2023
Lending a Helping Hand

To be intentional with making a difference in its communities, Interstates Engineering Inc launched a company-wide program called Engage in 2021.

Interstates
Aug 1st, 2023
Proven Integrity for 30 Years

Over the past 30 years, Interstates has received numerous state and national ABC Excellence in Construction Awards.

Interstates
Apr 18th, 2023
Texas Project Receives ABC Of Iowa Award | Interstates

Interstates was recognized with the Award of Excellence in the Electrical – Industrial: $1M - $5M category, as well as the overall Project of the Year at the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Iowa Excellence in Construction Awards Gala on April 14 in Des Moines.

VentureBeat
Apr 13th, 2023
Case Study: How Interstates Rehauled Its Aging Data Center Infrastructure

This article is part of a VB special issue. Read the full series here: Data centers in 2023: How to do more with less. Cloud adoption is growing, but data centers still remain the driving force for most enterprises worldwide. The reason is obvious: You get more control and flexibility over the servers and associated components (like networking equipment and storage). But, when you have a lean IT team at the helm, keeping such infrastructure ready for complex and modern workloads can also be quite a task. Case in point: Iowa-based Interstates, a 60-year-old provider of electrical, construction and engineering solutions, faced the challenge of frequently upgrading data center hardware to meet its business needs. We dive into its digital transformation storyInterstates’ VM-heavy workloadInterstates focuses on design-build electrical projects, plant floor automation and operational technology support for manufacturing and industrial environments