Project Manager, Quality & Commissioning, NA

Vantage Data Centers•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. The Construction team is responsible for the entire process flow of delivering physical data centers from shovel ready state through commissioning, working with Sales, Operations, and management. This team implements and executes upon the work product developed by the Development & Engineering (D&E) team and leads Vantage’s build partners to success through technical feedback, review, and active participation in schedule and budget review. Unlike other companies, Vantage's construction teams are empowered to directly drive the process, ensuring key collaborators are engaged in decision-making to align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics, delivering products aligned with company goals. This approach empowers team members to drive high-impact decisions and results. Vantage is seeking an ambitious Quality & Commissioning Project Manager (QCx Manager) to drive excellence and quality in construction, coordinating efforts across a wide spectrum of ongoing construction projects, departments, and the supply chain. The QCx Project Manager must represent Vantage and lead Quality and Commissioning efforts from design to turnover, acting as a role model and ambassador of Quality, Safety, and Commissioning best practices. This role requires cultivating a positive and collaborative working environment while also serving as a ‘Critical Friend’ when necessary. The position is located on site in Denver CO, Sterling VA, Quincy WA, Goodyear AZ, Santa Clara CA, or San Antonio, TX. The QCx Project Manager will lead all aspects of the quality and commissioning process for data center projects, ensuring systems are designed, installed, and tested to meet performance requirements. This role involves collaboration with design teams, contractors, vendors, operations, and stakeholders to manage quality and commissioning activities from pre-construction through handover, ensuring operational readiness and adherence to quality, safety, and performance standards.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in either Construction Management, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, or Building Services Engineering, or equivalent experience
4+ years of experience in Commissioning, Construction Management, Automation Systems or related industries.
Expected travel is 50-75%, based on business needs.

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of testing, verification, and validation of critical systems (e.g., HVAC, electrical, and IT infrastructure).
Monitor the documentation of testing and inspections related to quality and commissioning.
Conduct site inspections to ensure systems are installed per design specifications and Vantage Data Center standards.
Handle issue resolution and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety guidelines, and project requirements.
Prepare comprehensive commissioning reports and ensure accurate training for operational teams.
Facilitate the mentoring of core Vantage team members within the area of quality and commissioning process.
Drive knowledge transfer of quality and commissioning procedures to Vantage team members and project partners.
Provide technical leadership around quality and commissioning of applicable systems.
Contribute to innovation in execution of design, installation, start-up, and commissioning to improve efficiency while maintaining best in class safety.
Provide mentorship on best practices for safety with respect to commissioning activities.
Maintain program wide lessons learned communication with peers and drive the transfer of knowledge to all active project teams.
Be responsible for the development and implementation of commissioning plans, schedules, and protocols.
Coordinate with design and construction teams to integrate commissioning requirements into project workflows.