Manager, Facilities Operations Commissioning

Job Overview

The Manager, Facilities Operations Engineering Commissioning will be responsible for overseeing commissioning, continuous improvement, and developmental support for sites in a geographic region. This role provides assistance with commissioning‑related engineering, including coordination, installation, and integration of connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life safety, building subsystems and finishes, transformers, electrical switch gear, UPS, STS, PDU, electrical distribution equipment, chillers, water loops, cooling distribution equipment, electrical power monitoring systems, and building management and automation systems.

The position requires project planning abilities, leadership through influence, and a proactive partnership approach. The ideal candidate has experience in electrical and mechanical systems and an understanding of large‑scale data centers, encompassing electrical distribution, UPS, emergency generators, fire alarm/suppression, monitoring systems, and cooling systems.

This regional role reports to the Director, Facility Operations, Commissioning and requires an estimated 30-50% travel to other sites around the U.S.

• Manage the commissioning team(s) in the assigned region, develop capabilities, engage employees, and follow operating and commissioning standards required for quality, safety, and ongoing operation.
• Oversee travel budgets to ensure compliance with organizational expenditure requirements.
• Assist in site construction activity and installations as needed, coordinating with QTS project departments and external construction resources to ensure system design, installation, and testing adhere to operational standards. Direct Cx Engineers to witness testing of all equipment during commissioning and validate sequence of operations and receipt of all operational documentation.
• Assist the Director as necessary in revising comprehensive commissioning plans for Level 1‑5 systems, including connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life safety, other building subsystems and finishes, electrical, mechanical, and building automation components.
• Identify, track, and resolve any issues during the commissioning process, working closely with the project team to resolve technical challenges and provide feedback to program management to drive continuous improvement.
• Assist and work with all QTS site teams on SOP, MOP, ERP, and formal change management processes.
• Develop metrics for the team to provide feedback to QTS and lead quality improvement, vendor oversight, and completion oversight.
• Drive innovation into facilities programs/systems with an environmentally conscious attitude.
• Interface with vendors, QTS Engineering, QTS Development, and peer operations organizations.
• Maintain positive relationships and communication with staff and executive‑level management.
• Assist site engineering/management with compliance with local health & safety (OSHA) standards and national electrical/building codes.
• Ensure proper training and growth of staff.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or similar HVAC or critical power certifications, or equivalent professional experience.
• Five or more years of direct experience with engineering‑related activities in a technical or critical environment (data center, nuclear/electric power, hospital, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, industrial/commercial field engineering).

• Ten or more years of direct experience with engineering‑related activities in a technical or critical environment.
• Five or more years of data center engineering, commissioning, project management, or equivalent.
• Three or more years of management/supervisory experience overseeing engineering or critical operations managers.

• Fluent working knowledge of data center critical and construction environments.
• Ability to develop solutions and create technical strategic and tactical plans on complex projects.
• Innovative thinking to improve quality, reliability, and reduce operating costs.
• Advanced understanding of mechanical and electrical equipment, systems, and design related…