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 Senior 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 Senior QCx Manager must represent Vantage and drive Quality and Commissioning efforts across the project from design to turnover. It is encouraged that the Quality Manager behave as a role model and act as an ambassador of Quality, Safety and Commissioning standard methodologies in all interactions with internal and external team members.

Essential Job Functions

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

This position is based in onsite Wisconsin.

Duties

• Oversee 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

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or related degree, or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of experience in MEP Construction is required, 8+ years preferred

• Technical expertise and understanding of all mechanical and electrical systems that support the broad array of projects in our portfolio and how they interact with each other is required

• Business acumen to plan, manage and execute all the essential duties with excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational ability, and proficiency with computer applications is required

• Demonstrate the personal attributes of a leader to encourage the development of a high-performing team

• Use and experience in coordination software such as BIM 360, Navisworks, AutoCAD, or REVIT is a plus

• Data Center experience is strongly preferred, but not required

• Travel required is expected to be around 50%, but may vary over time as the business evolves

Additional Details 

• Salary Range: $160,000 -$180,000 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, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, 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.

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.