Director, Quality & Commissioning

Role Overview

• Lead, mentor, and develop an internal team of QA/QC and Cx professionals, fostering a culture of high performance and professional growth.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and identify training opportunities to enhance team capabilities.
• Collaborate with Design, Construction, and Operations teams to align commissioning initiatives with business goals.
• Oversee the development, review, and implementation of project-specific commissioning plans in partnership with third-party commissioning agents.
• Develop performance-based RFP for national CxA partners with the goal to create a limited but scalable group of CxA companies that can be deployed to our projects nationwide.
• Create strategy and leadership for the integration and execution of our general contractor’s QA/QC programs. This includes the utilization of third party resources to supplement contractor efforts when necessary.
• Establish, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to commissioning processes and operational effectiveness.
• Drive the team to achieve established KPIs, ensuring accountability and performance excellence.
• Develop and lead quality control efforts beginning at the design phase and continuing through project turnover.
• Ensure that quality assurance protocols are integrated into the commissioning process, conducting regular audits and inspections to maintain high execution standards.
• Ensure performance certainty across the portfolio to include turn over dates, quality, and cost metrics.
• Ensure quality assurance in the commissioning of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems, adhering to project timelines and quality standards.
• Collaborate with project teams to implement best practices for quality control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate effective communication between project teams, architects, engineers, and subcontractors to support successful implementation of MEP systems.
• Attend construction progress meetings and job site meetings to monitor progress and resolve issues promptly.
• Assist in all commercial aspects of procuring commissioning services, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate with legal to develop mutually agreed master service agreements that facilitate direct negotiations for commissioning work.
• Work closely with cost managers and construction managers to effectively procure commissioning and quality services.
• Understand and incorporate business needs into commissioning initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Drive change management initiatives to promote the adoption of new processes and improvements across teams.
• Prepare and present reports on project status, key metrics, and strategic initiatives to leadership and stakeholders.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners to enhance collaboration and achieve shared goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred; extensive relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 15+ years of experience in mission-critical construction and data center commissioning.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with a focus on mentoring and developing talent.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and make data-driven decisions.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• High level of emotional intelligence
• Broad professional network in the engineering and construction community.
• Collaborative, creative mindset willing to try alternate methodologies, teaming, partnering or strategies to achieve holistic success.

Benefits

• Health Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts: HSA with employer contribution for eligible participants. FSAs offered for health and dependent care to increase tax savings.
• Retirement Savings : 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Company-Sponsored Insurance : Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (with medical election)
• Optional Benefits : Voluntary life, critical illness, legal, and additional disability coverage
• Wellness Programs : Employee assistance program (EAP), Wellhub gym membership, and other wellness initiatives