Manager, Facilities Operations Commissioning

The Manager, Facilities Operations Engineering Commissioning will be responsible for the oversight of commissioning, continuous improvement, and developmental support for sites in a geographic region. This role will provide assistance with commissioning‑related engineering, including the coordination, installation, and integration of connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life safety, other building subsystems and finishes, transformers, electrical switch gear, UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply), STS (Static Transfer Switch), PDU (Power Distribution Unit), electrical distribution equipment, Chillers, water loops/components, Cooling distribution equipment, Electrical Power Monitoring Systems, and Building Management and automation systems.

The position requires project planning abilities coupled with leadership through influence and a proactive partnership approach. The ideal candidate will bring experience in electrical and mechanical systems, along with an understanding of large‑scale data centers (or comparable environments), which may encompass electrical distribution systems, static UPS, emergency standby generation, fire alarm/suppression, monitoring systems, and cooling systems. This role will be a regional role that reports to the Director, Facility Operations, Commissioning that will require an estimated 30‑50% travel to other sites around the U.S.

• Manage the commissioning team(s) in assigned region, develop capabilities, engage employees. 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, in coordination with QTS project departments, 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 in your region and validate sequence of operations and receipt of all operational documentation.
• Assist Director as necessary in revising comprehensive commissioning plans for Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, and Level 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. Utilize findings and provide feedback to program management team to drive continuous improvement.
• Assist and work with all QTS site teams on standard operating procedures (SOP), method of procedures (MOP), and emergency response procedures (ERP) established for critical environments, as well as the formal change management process.
• Develop metrics for your team to provide feedback to QTS. Lead your teams in quality improvement, standard compliance, vendor oversight, completions and turnover.
• Drive innovation into facilities programs/systems with an environmentally conscious attitude.
• Interfaces 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 (i.e. OSHA) standards and national electrical and building codes.
• Ensure proper training and growth of staff.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or similar HVAC or critical power certifications OR equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree.
• 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 (data center, nuclear/electric power, hospital, pharmaceutical, semiconductor,…