Senior Project Manager, Construction Quality & Commissioning
Senior Quality & Commissioning Manager (QCx)
The business is hiring a Senior Quality & Commissioning Manager to lead quality and commissioning execution across multiple active data center construction projects. This role is responsible for ensuring systems are designed, installed, tested, and handed over to the highest performance, safety, and reliability standards.
You'll act as the owner‑side authority for quality and commissioning, partnering with design teams, contractors, vendors, and operations from early design through final turnover. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring strong technical judgement, field presence, and the confidence to challenge delivery teams when standards are at risk.
The position is based in Reno, NV.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead testing, verification, and validation of critical systems including electrical, mechanical, cooling, and controls
- Own quality and commissioning strategy from design through handover
- Conduct site inspections to confirm installation aligns with approved design, specifications, and quality standards
- Track, review, and manage commissioning documentation, testing records, and close‑out deliverables
- Identify and resolve quality or commissioning issues, escalating risk appropriately
- Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety requirements, and project‑specific criteria
- Prepare commissioning reports and support training of operations teams prior to turnover
- Act as a role model for quality, safety, and commissioning best practice
- Mentor internal team members and drive knowledge transfer across projects
- Develop and implement commissioning plans, schedules, and protocols
- Coordinate closely with design, construction, and operations teams to embed commissioning into delivery workflows
- Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement across the portfolio
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services Engineering, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years experience in commissioning, construction management, automation systems, or mission‑critical environments
- Strong understanding of data center infrastructure and system performance requirements
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders
- Comfortable working on live construction sites and across multiple active projects
- Willingness to travel (typically <30%, subject to project needs)
Additional Information
The role offers a competitive compensation package and full benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and additional voluntary benefits. Final compensation will reflect experience, technical depth, and leadership capability.
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