Data Center Commissioning Manager - Equity Eligible

QTS Data Centers; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

QTS Data Centers in the United States seeks a Manager, Facilities Operations Engineering Commissioning to lead commissioning across regions, oversee the integration of electrical, mechanical, life-safety and building automation systems, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires strong project leadership, regional travel (30-50%), experience with critical environments, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, safe data center operations.

Qualifications

• Requires BS degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent HVAC/critical power certifications.
• 5+ years in engineering activities in technical/critical environments (data centers, nuclear/electric power, hospital, pharma, industrial/construction).
• Knowledge of data center critical and construction environments.
• Experience with emergency backup systems (generators, UPS, battery).
• Experience with building monitoring/controls and medium/low voltage distribution.
• Familiarity with project management and commissioning software.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commissioning team(s) in assigned region, develop capabilities, engage employees.
• Oversee travel budgets to ensure compliance with organizational expenditure requirements.
• Assist in site construction activity and installations, ensuring system design, installation and testing adhere to operational standards.
• Direct Cx Engineers to witness testing of all equipment during commissioning in the region and validate documentation.
• Assist in revising commissioning plans for multiple Level 1–5 systems across electrical, mechanical and building automation components.
• Identify, track, and resolve issues during commissioning; provide feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop metrics for the team to report back to management; lead quality improvement and vendor oversight.
• Drive innovation in facilities programs/systems with an environmentally conscious approach.
• Interface with vendors, engineering, development and other operations groups.
• Maintain positive relationships with staff and executive management.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and national electrical/building codes; support training and growth of staff.

Skills

Data Center environments

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Mechanical & Electrical systems

Backup power

Building controls

PM software

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or HVAC/critical power certifications

Job description

QTS Data Centers in the United States seeks a Manager, Facilities Operations Engineering Commissioning to lead commissioning across regions, oversee the integration of electrical, mechanical, life-safety and building automation systems, and drive continuous improvement.

The role requires strong project leadership, regional travel (30-50%), experience with critical environments, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, safe data center operations.