Quality & Commissioning Manager

Quality & Commissioning Manager

We are seeking a Quality & Commissioning Manager to support complex data center and capital project environments within our Infrastructure & Capital Projects team. This role is pivotal in establishing and driving a "Quality Mindset" focused on people, processes, and accountability, ensuring construction, quality, and commissioning milestones are delivered to the highest standards. Acting as a key liaison between the Owner, General Contractor, and cross-functional teams, this individual will oversee quality programs, contractor performance, and commissioning processes to achieve predictable, on-time delivery of global data center campuses.

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded leader with deep expertise in the construction life cycle, quality assurance/control (QA/QC), and commissioning processes. They will possess strong communication skills to represent the Owner's interests in high-stakes meetings and foster effective partnerships with contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Experience in data center builds, mission-critical infrastructure, or industrial manufacturing is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent the Owner in construction quality and commissioning meetings with General Contractors, third-party vendors, and trade partners, providing leadership and direction on quality standards.
• Develop, implement, and manage Quality Management Plans (QMPs) and Commissioning Plans, establishing processes and standards for efficient execution.
• Monitor and enforce construction quality standards across all project stages, auditing activities to ensure conformance with Quality Procedures and contractual requirements.
• Oversee construction schedules, flag delays or risks, and coordinate corrective actions with Project Managers, Field Engineers, and QA/QC teams.
• Collaborate with design, sourcing, construction, and facility operations teams to ensure alignment with design specifications and operational readiness during the transition from construction to commissioning.
• Develop and monitor quality program metrics to evaluate project performance, analyze trends, and drive corrective actions for non-conformances or quality issues.
• Conduct or coordinate site inspections, punch list walkthroughs, and sign-off processes for mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and instrumentation and control (I&C) systems.
• Audit factory witness tests for Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed (OFCI), Meta-Owned Facility Equipment (MOFE), and Contractor-Furnished Contractor-Installed (CFCI) equipment and systems.
• Review and provide feedback on Commissioning Authority Level 4 and 5 scripts, Turnover Documentation Packages, and Level 2/3/4/5 testing documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Partner with Construction Managers to ensure compliance with energization, start-up, and commissioning schedules, driving closure of open issues and escalating delays as needed.
• Provide training to personnel on quality procedures and responsibilities, mentoring on-site quality and commissioning teams to build high-performing partnerships.
• Ensure all documentation, inspections, and reports comply with regulatory, internal, and Meta Quality Program standards.
• Attend required meetings, including weekly project updates, monthly global quality reviews, MEP/OAC meetings, and daily start-up/commissioning discussions.
• Provide technical input and status updates to internal stakeholders, client leadership, and contractor leadership, fostering cross-functional communication.
• Recommend and verify corrective and preventive actions for project non-conformances, coordinating with project and quality management teams.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in construction management, QA/QC, and/or commissioning roles for data centers or mission-critical construction projects.
• Proven experience managing schedules, quality, and contractor performance across large infrastructure or capital projects.
• Strong understanding of construction trades, sequencing, and building systems (MEP, civil/structural, building envelope, and I&C).
• Experience leading QA/QC and commissioning programs, including contractor, consultant, and vendor management.
• Comfortable operating as an Owner's Representative, engaging credibly with contractors, suppliers, engineering firms, and technical stakeholders in high-stakes meetings.
• Experience with Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build construction programs.
• Familiarity with commissioning processes, building management systems, and mission-critical power and cooling infrastructure.
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to mentor teams and provide performance feedback.
• Working knowledge of project management and quality tools such as Procore, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Autodesk BIM
  360 Field, or Client Build.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background from IX Infrastructure, Capital Projects, IX Manufacturing, or Meta Data Center Engineering & Construction teams.
• Certifications such as…