Project Manager, Quality & Commissioning, NA

Vantage Data Centers; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and AD&D insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers seeks a QCx Project Manager to drive quality and commissioning across data center projects on site in Wisconsin. You will lead testing, verification, and validation of critical infrastructure, coordinating with design teams, contractors, vendors, and operations to ensure readiness and adherence to safety and performance standards.

The role requires a BS in a relevant field and 4+ years in commissioning or construction management, with travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Mechanical, Electrical, CS, or Building Services Engineering, or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience in Commissioning, Construction Management, Automation Systems or related industries.
• Expected travel is 50%, based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of testing, verification, and validation of critical systems (HVAC, electrical, IT).
• Monitor documentation of testing and inspections related to quality and commissioning.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure systems are installed per design and Vantage standards.
• Handle issue resolution and provide regular progress updates to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety guidelines, and project requirements.
• Prepare commissioning reports and train operational teams.

Skills

Quality management

Commissioning

Project coordination

Site inspections

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or Mechanical/Electrical/CS or Building Services Engineering

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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Vantage is looking for an ambitious Quality & Commissioning Project Manager (QCxManager) to drive excellence and quality in construction, coordinating efforts across a widespectrum of ongoing construction projects, departments and supply chains. The QCx Project Manager must represent Vantage and drive Quality and Commissioning efforts across theproject from design to turnover. It is encouraged that the Quality Manager behave as a rolemodel and act as an amba sador of Quality, Safety and Commissioning standardmethodologies in all interactions with internal and external team members. Must be able to cultivate a positive and collaborative working environment with the team, as well as performing the role of 'Critical Friend' when needed.

Position is located on site in Wisconsin.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

QCx Project Manager will manage all aspects of the quality and commissioning process ofdata center projects, ensuring systems are designed, installed, and tested to meetperformance requirements. As the QCx Project Manager, this role will collaborate withdesign teams, contractors, vendors, operations and stakeholders to lead quality andcommissioning activities from pre-construction through handover, ensuring operationalreadiness and alignment to quality, safety, and performance standards.

DUTIES

• Manage 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

JOB 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%, based on business needs.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $120,000 -$150,000 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 Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer