Manager, Facilities Operations Commissioning

Quality Technology Services•York, SC

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About The Position

The Manager, Facilities Operations Engineering Commissioning oversees commissioning, continuous improvement, and developmental support for sites within an assigned geographic region. The role supports commissioning-related engineering, coordinating the installation and integration of connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life safety, building subsystems and finishes, electrical and mechanical equipment, cooling systems, and building management and automation systems. It calls for project-planning ability, leadership through influence, and proactive partnership with internal and external teams. The position is regional and requires an estimated 30–50% travel to sites around the U.S. It reports to the Director, Facility Operations, Commissioning. The successful candidate will bring experience with electrical and mechanical systems and knowledge of large-scale data centers or comparable critical environments. The role leads regional commissioning teams and works with QTS site, project, engineering, development, vendor, and peer operations teams to support safe, high-quality commissioning and ongoing operations. It also drives staff development, standard compliance, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, similar HVAC or critical power certifications, or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree.
At least five years of direct experience in engineering-related activities in a technical or critical environment, such as a data center, nuclear or electric power, hospital, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or industrial/commercial field engineering environment.
Fluency and excellent working knowledge of data center critical and construction environments.
Ability to develop solutions and create technical strategic and tactical plans for complex projects.
Ability and willingness to find creative and innovative solutions to improve quality and reliability and reduce operating costs.
Advanced understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment, systems, and design related to data centers.
Experience with emergency backup systems such as generators, UPS, and battery backup.
Knowledge and experience with building monitoring and controls, electricity and medium- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems, mechanical systems, telecommunications, access controls, CCTV, life safety systems, and/or building subsystems.
Knowledge and experience with project management and commissioning management software systems.
Ability to lead multiple commissioning teams at different stages of commissioning.
Ability to travel an estimated 30–50% to sites around the U.S.

Nice To Haves

At least ten years of direct experience in engineering-related activities in a technical or critical environment.
At least five years of data center engineering, commissioning, project management, or equivalent experience.
At least three years of management or supervisory experience overseeing engineering or critical operations managers.

Responsibilities

Manage commissioning teams in the assigned region, build team capabilities, and engage employees.
Follow required operating and commissioning standards for quality, safety, and ongoing operations.
Oversee travel budgets and ensure compliance with organizational expenditure requirements.
Assist with site construction activities and installations, coordinating with QTS project departments and external construction resources to ensure system design, installation, and testing meet operational standards.
Direct Cx Engineers in witnessing equipment testing, validating sequences of operation, and confirming receipt of operational documentation.
Assist the Director in revising comprehensive Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning plans covering relevant systems and components.
Identify, track, and resolve commissioning issues in close coordination with project teams.
Use commissioning findings to provide feedback to the program management team and drive continuous improvement.
Work with QTS site teams on SOPs, MOPs, ERPs for critical environments, and the formal change management process.
Develop metrics to provide feedback on team performance.
Lead quality improvement, standards compliance, vendor oversight, completions, and turnover.
Drive innovation in facilities programs and systems with an environmentally conscious approach.
Interface with vendors, QTS Engineering, QTS Development, and peer operations organizations.
Maintain positive relationships and communication with staff and executive-level management.
Assist site engineering and management with compliance with local health and safety standards, including OSHA, and national electrical and building codes.
Ensure proper staff training and growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with Roth and Traditional matching contributions and immediate vesting.
Flexible spending and HSA accounts.
Paid holidays, paid time off, and paid volunteer days.
Employee assistance program.
Tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement.
Parental leave and military leave assistance.
QTS scholarship for employee dependents.
Wellness program.
Equity eligibility.
Bonus or commission eligibility for every employee.
Floating holidays and holiday compensation when worked.
Stock Purchase Plan (SPP).
Pet and legal insurance.
Q-Rest Sabbatical Program.
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program.
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program.
QTS Crisis Fund.