Project Manager, Quality & Commissioning, NA

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.

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscale's, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across markets in North America, Europe and APAC. 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 work 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 participating in review of schedule and budget. Many times, a role like this at other companies is purely oversight. One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our construction teams are given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process. When compared to external resources, our internal team can ensure the key stakeholders are engaged in the decision-making process to align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with corporate goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high- impact decisions and even more impactful results.

Position Description

Vantage is looking for an ambitious Quality & Commissioning Manager (QCx Manager) to drive excellence and quality in construction, coordinating efforts across a wide spectrum of ongoing construction projects, departments and supply chain.

The QCx 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 behave as a role model and act as an ambassador of Quality, Safety and Commissioning best practices in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

Must be able to foster a positive and collaborative working environment with the team, as well as performing the role of 'Critical Friend' when needed.

This role is based in San Antonio, TX.

Essential Job Functions

QCx Manager will oversee the quality and commissioning process of data center projects, ensuring systems are designed, installed, and tested to meet performance requirements. Acting as the QCx Manager, this role will collaborate with design teams, contractors, vendors, operations and stakeholders to manage quality and commissioning activities from pre-construction through handover, ensuring operational readiness and adherence to quality, safety, and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• Oversee the develop and implement commissioning plans, schedules, and protocols.
• Coordinate with design and construction teams to integrate commissioning requirements into project workflows.
• Oversee 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.
• Manage 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 proper training for operational teams.

Job Requirements

• A Bachelor of Science in either Construction Management, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Science, or Building Services Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in Commissioning, Construction Management, Automation Systems or related industries.
• Expected travel is less than 60%, 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. 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.

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!