Project Manager, Quality & Commissioning, NA

Vantage Data Centers • San Antonio, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects, and connects the technology for hyperscalers, cloud providers, and large enterprises globally. They develop and operate data centers across North America, EMEA, and Asia Pacific, focusing on innovative designs for reliability, efficiency, and sustainability. The Construction team is responsible for delivering physical data centers from the initial shovel-ready state through commissioning, collaborating with Sales, Operations, and management. This team implements and executes work developed by the Development & Engineering (D&E) team and guides build partners through technical feedback, schedule, and budget reviews. Unlike other companies, Vantage's construction teams have the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process, ensuring key collaborators are involved in decision-making to align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics. This approach empowers team members to make high-impact decisions and achieve impactful results. Vantage is seeking an ambitious Quality & Commissioning Project Manager (QCx Manager) to drive excellence and quality in construction. This role involves coordinating efforts across various ongoing construction projects, departments, and the supply chain. The QCx Project Manager will represent Vantage and lead Quality and Commissioning efforts from design to turnover, acting as a role model and ambassador for Quality, Safety, and Commissioning best practices. The manager is expected to foster a positive and collaborative environment while also providing critical feedback when necessary. This position is located on site in Denver CO, Sterling VA, Quincy WA, Goodyear AZ, Santa Clara CA, or San Antonio, TX.

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 the quality and commissioning process of data center projects, ensuring systems are designed, installed, and tested to meet performance requirements.
• Collaborate with design teams, contractors, vendors, operations and stakeholders to lead quality and commissioning activities from pre-construction through handover, ensuring operational readiness and alignment to quality, safety, and performance standards.
• 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.

Benefits

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• life and AD&D
• short and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off
• employee assistance
• participation in a 401k program that includes company match
• many other additional voluntary benefits
• above market total compensation package
• comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations
• benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community

What This Job Offers

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