Director, Facilities Operations Commissioning
QTS Data CentersRichmond, VA
Full Time
Posted September 2, 2026
$154k - $235k
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
- Pay provenance
- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage the commissioning team, develop capabilities, engage employees, and set policies necessary to satisfy proper testing and turnover from development business partners.
- Implement operating and commissioning standards required for quality, safety, and ongoing operation.
- Manage expenditures and staffing to ensure compliance with financial goals. Oversee operational budgets to ensure compliance with organizational expenditure requirements.
- Assist in all site construction activity and installations, in coordination with QTS project departments, external construction resources, to ensure system design, installation and testing adhere to operational standards. Witness testing of all equipment during commissioning and validate sequence of operations and receipt of all operational documentation.
- Develop comprehensive commissioning plans for Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, and Level 5 systems, including connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life safety, other building subsystems and finishes, Electrical, Mechanical, and Building Automation components.
- Identify, track, and resolve any issues during the commissioning process, working closely with the project team to resolve technical challenges. Utilize findings and provide feedback to program management team to drive continuous improvement.
- Coordinate and work with all QTS site teams on standard operating procedures (SOP), method of procedures (MOP), and emergency response procedures (ERP) established for the critical environments, as well as the formal change management process.
- Drive innovation into facilities programs/systems with an environmentally conscious attitude.
- Interfaces with vendors, QTS Engineering, QTS Development and peer operations organizations.
- Maintain positive relationships and communication with staff and executive level management.
- Assist site engineering/management with compliance with local health & safety (i.e. OSHA) standards and national electrical and building codes.
- Ensure proper training and growth of staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or similar HVAC or critical power certifications OR equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree
- Eight (8) or more years of professional experience that includes managing teams, developing and implementing strategic initiatives, and overseeing departmental operations.
- Eight (8) or more years of direct experience with engineering related activities in a technical or critical environment (data center, nuclear power, hospital, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, industrial/commercial field engineering)
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or similar HVAC or critical power certifications OR equivalent professional experience in lieu of degree
- Eight (8) or more years of professional experience that includes managing teams, developing and implementing strategic initiatives, and overseeing departmental operations.
- Eight (8) or more years of direct experience with engineering related activities in a technical or critical environment (data center, nuclear power, hospital, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, industrial/commercial field engineering)
Benefits & Perks
- This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
- This position is equity eligible.
- This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
- This position is equity eligible.
- In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Virginia. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
- The estimated pay range for this role, if based in Virginia, is:
- $153,975.23 - 235,469.17
- Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.
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