Project Manager, Quality & Commissioning, NA

Vantage Data Centers•New Albany, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vantage is seeking a Quality & Commissioning Project Manager (QCx Manager) to drive quality and commissioning across data center construction projects in North America. The role represents Vantage and coordinates quality and commissioning activities from design through turnover, working with design teams, contractors, vendors, operations, and other stakeholders to help ensure systems meet performance requirements and are operationally ready. The QCx Manager serves as an ambassador and role model for quality, safety, and commissioning best practices, fostering collaborative working relationships and acting as a critical friend when needed. Based onsite in Goodyear, Arizona, the position provides technical leadership and oversight for commissioning plans, schedules, protocols, testing, verification, validation, inspections, documentation, issue resolution, reporting, and operational-team training. The manager also supports mentoring and knowledge transfer across Vantage teams and project stakeholders, and helps improve execution efficiency while maintaining strong safety practices. Expected travel is 25%, though this may evolve over time.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Building Services Engineering, or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of experience in commissioning, construction management, automation systems, or related industries.

Responsibilities

Mentor Vantage team members in quality and commissioning processes.
Transfer knowledge of quality and commissioning procedures to Vantage team members and project stakeholders.
Provide technical leadership for quality and commissioning of applicable systems.
Contribute to innovations in design, installation, start-up, and commissioning execution to improve efficiency while maintaining best-in-class safety.
Coach teams on safety best practices for commissioning activities.
Communicate program-wide lessons learned to peers and transfer knowledge to active project teams.
Oversee the development and implementation of commissioning plans, schedules, and protocols.
Coordinate with design and construction teams to integrate commissioning requirements into project workflows.
Oversee testing, verification, and validation of critical systems, including HVAC, electrical, and IT infrastructure.
Monitor documentation of quality- and commissioning-related testing and inspections.
Conduct site inspections to verify systems are installed according to design specifications and Vantage Data Center standards.
Manage issue resolution and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety guidelines, and project requirements.
Prepare commissioning reports and ensure operational teams receive appropriate training.