Manager, Facilities Operations Commissioning

QTS Data Centers

West Texas, TX

Full Time

Posted September 2, 2026

$123k - $175k· Est.

Power Generation

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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
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Job Description

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Key Responsibilities

Manage the commissioning team(s) in assigned region, develop capabilities, engage employees. Follow operating and commissioning standards required for quality, safety, and ongoing operation.
Oversee travel budgets to ensure compliance with organizational expenditure requirements.
Assist in site construction activity and installations as needed, in coordination with QTS project departments, external construction resources, to ensure system design, installation and testing adhere to operational standards. Direct Cx Engineers to witness testing of all equipment during commissioning in your region and validate sequence of operations and receipt of all operational documentation.
Assist Director as necessary in revising 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.
Assist and work with all QTS site teams on standard operating procedures (SOP), method of procedures (MOP), and emergency response procedures (ERP) established for critical environments, as well as the formal change management process.
Develop metrics for your team to provide feedback to QTS. Lead your teams in quality improvement, standard compliance, vendor oversight, completions and turnover.
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.
Five or more years of direct experience with engineering related activities in a technical or critical environment (data center, nuclear/electric power, hospital, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, industrial/commercial field engineering).
Ten or more years of direct experience with engineering related activities in a technical or critical environment (data center, nuclear/electric power, hospital, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, industrial/commercial field engineering).
Five or more years of data center engineering, commissioning, project management, or equivalent.
Three or more years of management/supervisory experience overseeing engineering or critical operations managers.

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.