Program Manager, Quality & Commissioning, NA

Vantage Data Centers; Colorado; On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Quality & Commissioning Program Manager to drive excellence in construction quality and commissioning across multiple projects. You will coordinate with design, construction, and operations to ensure safe, compliant execution from design through turnover.

The role requires a BS in a relevant field and 5+ years of commissioning or related experience, with travel up to 25%. A strong leadership demeanor and ability to mentor teams are essential for success at

Qualifications

• Must have a B.S. in a relevant field (construction mgmt, mechanical, electrical, CS, or building services engineering) or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in commissioning, construction management, automation systems, or process management.
• Travel up to 25% anticipated, may increase over time.

Responsibilities

• Lead project commissioning strategy and ensure safe, compliant execution.
• Provide technical leadership and drive process innovation in commissioning workflows.
• Coordinate third-party partnerships and contract management for 3rd-party firms and consultants.
• Mentor team members and drive knowledge transfer on quality and commissioning procedures.
• Develop and implement commissioning plans, schedules, and protocols; oversee documentation.

Skills

Project leadership

Safety compliance

Stakeholder communication

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Building Services Engineering

equivalent experience

Tools

CxAlloy

Job description

About Vantage

Vantage 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.

Construction Department

The Construction teamis responsible forthe entire process flow of delivering the physical data centers from shovel ready state through commissioning, working with Sales, Operations, and management along the way.Construction implements and executes upontheproduct developed by the Development & Engineering (D&E) team.The team also manages Vantage’s build partners to success through technical feedback andreview andactivelyparticipatingin review of schedule and budget. Manytimes, a role like this at other companies is purely oversight.One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our construction teamsare giventhe responsibility and authority to directly drive the process.When compared to external resources, our internal team can ensure the key stakeholders are engaged in the decision-making process to align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with corporate goals.This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high- impact decisions and even more impactful results.

Position Overview

Vantage is looking for an ambitious Quality& CommissioningManager(QCx ProgramManager)to drive excellence and quality in construction, coordinating efforts across a wide spectrum of ongoing construction projects,departmentsand supplychain.

TheQCxProgram ManagermustrepresentVantage anddriveQuality and Commissioning efforts across the project from design to turnover.Itis expectedthat the Quality Manager will behave as a role model andact asanambassadorof Quality, Safety and Commissioning best practicesin all interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

Must be able to foster a positive and collaborative working environment with the team, as well as performing the role of 'Critical Friend' whenneeded.

Essential Job Functions

TheQuality & Commissioning Program Managerrole focuses on leading project commissioning strategy and ensuring consistent, safe, and compliant execution. Core functions include providing technical leadership, driving process innovation, and embedding best practices into commissioning workflows. The position oversees commissioning plans, schedules, and protocols; managesCxAlloyadoption and documentation; and coordinates third-party partnerships and issue resolution.Additionalresponsibilities includemaintaininglessons learned, preparing comprehensive reports, and ensuring operational teams areprofessionally trained.

KeyResponsibilities

• Overseethe usage ofCxAlloyacross campus buildings and ensurecompany and projectprotocols areadhered to.

• Monitor the documentation of testing and inspections related to quality and commissioning.

• Coordinate the RFP process and oversee contract management for3rdparty firmsand consultants.

• Manage issue resolution and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety guidelines, and project requirements.

• Prepare comprehensive reports and ensure proper training for operational teams.

• Facilitate the mentoring of core Vantage team members within the area of quality and commissioning process.

• Driveknowledgetransfer of quality and commissioning procedures to Vantage team members and project stakeholders.

• Oversee the developmentand implementationofcommissioning plans, schedules, and protocols.

• Coordinate with design and construction teams to integrate commissioning requirements into project workflows.

• 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 whilemaintainingbest in class safety.

• Provide coaching 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.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in either Construction Management,Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, or Building Services Engineering, or equivalentexperience.

• 5+ years of experience inCommissioning,Construction Management, Automation Systems,ProcessManagement,or related industries.

• Expected travel is less than25% butmay grow and evolve overtime.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $120,000 -$130,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employeeassistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many otheradditionalvoluntary benefits.Compensation for the role will depend ona number offactors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Vantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vantage does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage.