Program Manager, Quality & Commissioning, NA

Vantage Data Centers; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers in Milwaukee seeks a Quality & Commissioning Manager to drive excellence in construction, coordinating across multiple projects and teams. You will lead commissioning strategy, ensure safe and compliant execution, and oversee reviews, testing, and documentation using CxAlloy.

The role requires 5+ years in commissioning or related fields, a BS in CM/Engineering, and travel under 25%. You will mentor team members and partner with design, construction, and operations to achieve

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, or Building Services Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Commissioning, Construction Management, Automation Systems, Process Management, or related industries.
• Expected travel is less than 25% but may grow and evolve over time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee commissioning plans, schedules, and protocols across projects.
• Coordinate with design and construction teams to integrate commissioning requirements into workflows.
• Manage 3rd party firms and consultants; oversee contract management and issue resolution.
• Provide regular progress updates to stakeholders and maintain comprehensive reports.
• Mentor core team members on quality and commissioning best practices and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Quality & Commissioning

Project leadership

Technical leadership

Documentation

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

CxAlloy

MS Office

Job description

About Vantage Data Centers

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.

Construction Department

The Construction team is responsible for the 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 upon the product developed by the Development & Engineering (D&E) team. The team also manages Vantage's build partners to success through technical feedback and review and actively participating in review of schedule and budget. Many times, a role like this at other companies is purely oversight. One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our construction teams are given the 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 Description

Vantage is looking for an ambitious Quality & Commissioning Manager (QCx Program Manager) to drive excellence and quality in construction, coordinating efforts across a wide spectrum of ongoing construction projects, departments and supply chain.

The QCx Program Manager must represent Vantage and drive Quality and Commissioning efforts across the project from design to turnover. It is expected that the Quality Manager will behave as a role model and act as an ambassador of Quality, Safety and Commissioning best practices in 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' when needed.

Essential Job Functions

The Quality & Commissioning Program Manager role 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; manages CxAlloy adoption and documentation; and coordinates third‑party partnerships and issue resolution. Additional responsibilities include maintaining lessons learned, preparing comprehensive reports, and ensuring operational teams are professionally trained.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the usage of CxAlloy across campus buildings and ensure company and project protocols are adhered to.
• Monitor the documentation of testing and inspections related to quality and commissioning.
• Coordinate the RFP process and oversee contract management for 3rd party firms and 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.
• Drive knowledge transfer of quality and commissioning procedures to Vantage team members and project stakeholders.
• Oversee the development and implementation of commissioning 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 while maintaining best‑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 equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Commissioning, Construction Management, Automation Systems, Process Management, or related industries.
• Expected travel is less than 25% but may grow and evolve over time.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers 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 Data Centers.