Program Manager, Quality & Commissioning, NA

Vantage Data Centers; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-market total compensation package

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Quality & Commissioning Manager in Port Washington, WI to drive quality in construction projects. This role is essential for overseeing project commissioning, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and over 5 years of experience in Commissioning or Construction Management. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Commissioning, Construction Management or related industries.
• Strong understanding of quality and commissioning best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the usage of CxAlloy across campus buildings.
• Coordinate the RFP process and oversee contract management.
• Drive knowledge transfer of quality and commissioning procedures.

Skills

Project management

Quality assurance

Construction management

Automation systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or equivalent

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 participates in the review of schedule and budget. Vantage’s construction teams are given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process, enabling high‑impact decisions and 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 act as an ambassador of Quality, Safety and Commissioning best practices in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders, foster a positive and collaborative working environment, and perform 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.

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, 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.

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, including 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.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

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.

We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon — we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!