Manager, Facilities Operations Commissioning

QTS Data Centers•York, SC

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About The Position

The Manager, Facilities Operations Engineering Commissioning oversees commissioning, continuous improvement, and developmental support for sites in an assigned geographic region. The role provides commissioning-related engineering assistance, including coordination, installation, and integration of connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life-safety systems, building subsystems and finishes, electrical and mechanical equipment, cooling systems, and building management and automation systems. The position combines project planning with leadership through influence and proactive partnership, and requires experience with electrical and mechanical systems and large-scale data centers or comparable critical environments. This is a regional role reporting to the Director, Facility Operations, Commissioning, with an estimated 30–50% travel to other sites around the United States. The manager leads commissioning teams, supports construction and installation activities, oversees commissioning plans and testing, resolves commissioning issues, supports operational procedures and compliance, develops staff and team metrics, and works with vendors and internal partners to improve quality, reliability, and operations.

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 engineering-related experience 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 develop creative and innovative solutions that improve quality and reliability and continuously reduce operating costs.
Advanced understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment, systems, and design related to data centers, including uninterruptible power sources, diesel generators, electrical switchgear, power distribution units, variable frequency drives, automatic or static transfer switches, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, heat exchangers, CRAHs, and air economizers.
Experience with emergency backup systems, including 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 various stages of commissioning.

Nice To Haves

At least ten years of direct engineering-related experience in a technical or critical environment such as a data center, nuclear or electric power, hospital, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or industrial/commercial field engineering 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, develop team capabilities, and engage employees while following operating and commissioning standards for quality, safety, and ongoing operations.
Oversee travel budgets to ensure compliance with organizational expenditure requirements.
Assist with site construction activities and installations in coordination with QTS project departments and external construction resources, ensuring system design, installation, and testing adhere to operational standards.
Direct commissioning engineers to witness equipment testing and validate sequences of operation and receipt of operational documentation.
Assist the Director in revising comprehensive Level 1 through Level 5 commissioning plans for connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life safety, building subsystems and finishes, and electrical, mechanical, and building automation components.
Identify, track, and resolve commissioning issues with project teams, and provide findings and feedback to program management to support continuous improvement.
Work with QTS site teams on standard operating procedures, methods of procedure, emergency response procedures for critical environments, and the formal change management process.
Develop team metrics and lead quality improvement, standards compliance, vendor oversight, completions, and turnover.
Drive innovation in facilities programs and systems with an environmentally conscious attitude.
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, paid volunteer days, and floating holidays
Employee assistance program
Tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Military leave assistance and military benefits package
QTS scholarship for employee dependents
Wellness program
Competitive benefits package
Equity eligibility
Bonus or commission eligibility for every employee
Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
Holiday compensation when working holidays
Pet insurance and legal insurance
Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Crisis Fund