Commissioning /CX Quality Manager- Mission Critical
About The Position
The Commissioning /CX Quality Manager leads planning, execution, and verification of commissioning and quality assurance activities across mission-critical projects. The role ensures building systems are installed, tested, and validated in accordance with contract requirements, design intent, manufacturer specifications, and operational-readiness standards. It embeds commissioning into the National Quality Delivery System, using structured DFOW planning, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and phased system verification to drive predictable outcomes. The position requires regular travel and may be based anywhere in the United States because of the national mission-critical portfolio. The manager develops commissioning strategy from preconstruction through turnover and oversees Factory Witness Testing, Site Acceptance Testing, Pre-Functional Testing, Functional Performance Testing, and Integrated Systems Testing. The role also leads quality planning, field verification, issue resolution, operational-readiness reviews, stakeholder coordination, and mentoring of project teams and trade partners.
Requirements
- 5–10+ years of experience in mission-critical or data center construction.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Deep knowledge of electrical distribution systems, mechanical cooling systems, controls, and integrated systems testing.
- Experience with commissioning processes and documentation.
- Experience with field testing equipment and system diagnostics.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction, now and in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with TIA-942 and Uptime Institute Tier Standards.
- Familiarity with ASHRAE guidelines.
- Familiarity with Building Commissioning Association best practices.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead commissioning strategy from preconstruction through turnover, aligned with project Quality Plans and commissioning specifications.
- Oversee commissioning phases, including Factory Witness Testing (FWT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), Pre-Functional Testing, Functional Performance Testing (FPT), and Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
- Ensure readiness and performance of critical electrical, mechanical, controls, and fire/life safety systems.
- Validate installation quality against design intent, approved submittals, and shop drawings.
- Develop and implement risk-based DFOW strategies for mission-critical scopes.
- Integrate commissioning requirements into preparatory and pre-installation meetings, Work Readiness Reviews, First Work / Initial Inspections, and follow-up verification.
- Align commissioning activities with ITPs, including hold points and witness points.
- Conduct field inspections to verify installation quality, system completeness, and trade coordination.
- Identify and resolve deficiencies using Procore inspections and Observations, including CA, NCR, and WIP tracking.
- Maintain continuous verification to prevent issues from progressing to punch list or turnover.
- Lead system-readiness reviews and support Owner operational acceptance.
- Review and validate turnover documentation, including O&M manuals, training materials, and maintenance procedures.
- Confirm systems meet performance, redundancy, and reliability requirements before turnover.
- Provide technical support during system testing, startup, and commissioning.
- Lead root cause analysis for system failures or performance issues.
- Coordinate corrective actions with trade partners and commissioning stakeholders.
- Partner with Owner commissioning agents (CxA), design teams, and trade partners to align commissioning scope, sequencing, and acceptance criteria.
- Ensure consistent expectations across subcontractor tiers.
- Mentor Project Managers, Superintendents, and QC Managers on commissioning processes and system quality standards.
- Reinforce trade partner accountability for commissioning deliverables.
- Promote knowledge sharing and best practices across projects and regions.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- 401(k) with company match up to 4% of eligible pay.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
- Cell phone and laptop.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Pet insurance.
- Financial planning services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
