Director, Quality & Commissioning - West

Aligned Data Centers

11d • $190,000 - $230,000

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Director, Quality & Commissioning - West Does the thought of joining one of the fastest-growing, privately held data center companies sound exciting to you? Do you enjoy collaborating with team members to drive and operate some of the industry’s leading and most innovative infrastructure solutions? At Aligned Data Centers, not only do we celebrate success across our platform, we celebrate the very teams that drive and support that success! Our culture is founded in passion, engineered from innovation, and driven by the pursuit of operational excellence. We are a company dedicated to driving positive change in the industry through continuous data center innovation, diversity and inclusion, and corporate sustainability. We realize not only is providing a comprehensive benefits package important, but we also provide a generous 401k match with immediate vesting, free membership to Gympass which provides our employees a rich health and wellness benefit and competitive time off plan. Giving back and having fun is important to our team whether it be serving our communities or employee and customer events. Our Aligned DNA is what makes us unique and successful! As part of our exciting growth, we are currently searching for a Director, Quality & Commissioning - West. The Director of Quality & Commissioning will lead and grow a team of quality control and commissioning experts, ensuring that all commissioning activities meet operational standards and align with business objectives. This role will focus on developing key performance indicators (KPIs), mentoring team members, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance commissioning effectiveness, with a strong emphasis on quality control throughout the project lifecycle. This role will require significant focus on taking Aligned’s programs to the next level to include end-to-end QA/QC functions. The successful candidate will need exceptional leadership skills, drawing upon collaborative experiences and a high level of emotional intelligence to create a truly integrated, high-functioning team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred; extensive relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 15+ years of experience in mission-critical construction and data center commissioning.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with a focus on mentoring and developing talent.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and make data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• High level of emotional intelligence
• Broad professional network in the engineering and construction community.
• Collaborative, creative mindset willing to try alternate methodologies, teaming, partnering or strategies to achieve holistic success.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop an internal team of QA/QC and Cx professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and professional growth.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and identify training opportunities to enhance team capabilities.
• Collaborate with Design, Construction, and Operations teams to align commissioning initiatives with business goals.
• Oversee the development, review, and implementation of project-specific commissioning plans in partnership with third-party commissioning agents.
• Develop performance-based RFP for national CxA partners with the goal to create a limited but scalable group of CxA companies that can be deployed to our projects nationwide.
• Create strategy and leadership for the integration and execution of our general contractor’s QA/QC programs. This includes the utilization of third party resources to supplement contractor efforts when necessary.
• Establish, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to commissioning processes and operational effectiveness.
• Drive the team to achieve established KPIs, ensuring accountability and performance excellence.
• Develop and lead quality control efforts beginning at the design phase and continuing through project turnover.
• Ensure that quality assurance protocols are integrated into the commissioning process, conducting regular audits and inspections to maintain high execution standards.
• Ensure performance certainty across the portfolio to include turn over dates, quality, and cost metrics.
• Ensure quality assurance in the commissioning of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems, adhering to project timelines and quality standards.
• Collaborate with project teams to implement best practices for quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate effective communication between project teams, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to support successful implementation of MEP systems.
• Attend construction progress meetings and job site meetings to monitor progress and resolve issues promptly.
• Assist in all commercial aspects of procuring commissioning services, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with legal to develop mutually agreed master service agreements that facilitate direct negotiations for commissioning work.
• Work closely with cost managers and construction managers to effectively procure commissioning and quality services.
• Understand and incorporate business needs into commissioning initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Drive change management initiatives to promote the adoption of new processes and improvements across teams.
• Prepare and present reports on project status, key metrics, and strategic initiatives to leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners to enhance collaboration and achieve shared goals.

Benefits

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants. FSAs offered for health and dependent care to increase tax savings.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Company-Sponsored Insurance: Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (with medical election)
• Optional Benefits: Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director