Quality & Commissioning Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking a Quality & Commissioning Manager to support complex data center and capital project environments within our Infrastructure & Capital Projects team. This role is pivotal in establishing and driving "Quality Mindset " focused on people, processes, and accountability, ensuring construction, quality, and commissioning milestones are delivered to the highest standards. Acting as a key liaison between the Owner, General Contractor, and cross-functional teams, this individual will oversee quality programs, contractor performance, and commissioning processes to achieve predictable, on-time delivery of global data center campuses.

The ideal candidate is a well-rounded leader with deep expertise in the construction life cycle, quality assurance/control (QA/QC), and commissioning processes. They will possess strong communication skills to represent the Owner's interests in high-stakes meetings and foster effective partnerships with contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders. Experience in data center builds, mission-critical infrastructure, or industrial manufacturing is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Represent the Owner in construction quality and commissioning meetings with General Contractors, third-party vendors, and trade partners, providing leadership and direction on quality standards.

Develop, implement, and manage Quality Management Plans (QMPs) and Commissioning Plans, establishing processes and standards for efficient execution.

Monitor and enforce construction quality standards across all project stages, auditing activities to ensure conformance with Quality Procedures and contractual requirements.

Oversee construction schedules, flag delays or risks, and coordinate corrective actions with Project Managers, Field Engineers, and QA/QC teams.

Collaborate with design, sourcing, construction, and facility operations teams to ensure alignment with design specifications and operational readiness during the transition from construction to commissioning.

Develop and monitor quality program metrics to evaluate project performance, analyze trends, and drive corrective actions for non-conformances or quality issues.

Conduct or coordinate site inspections, punch list walkthroughs, and sign-off processes for mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and instrumentation and control (I&C) systems.

Audit factory witness tests for Owner-Furnished Contractor-Installed (OFCI), Meta-Owned Facility Equipment (MOFE), and Contractor-Furnished Contractor-Installed (CFCI) equipment and systems.

Review and provide feedback on Commissioning Authority Level 4 and 5 scripts, Turnover Documentation Packages, and Level 2/3/4/5 testing documentation for completeness and accuracy.

Partner with Construction Managers to ensure compliance with energization, start-up, and commissioning schedules, driving closure of open issues and escalating delays as needed.

Provide training to personnel on quality procedures and responsibilities, mentoring on-site quality and commissioning teams to build high-performing partnerships.

Ensure all documentation, inspections, and reports comply with regulatory, internal, and Meta Quality Program standards.

Attend required meetings, including weekly project updates, monthly global quality reviews, MEP/OAC meetings, and daily start-up/commissioning discussions.

Provide technical input and status updates to internal stakeholders, client leadership, and contractor leadership, fostering cross-functional communication.

Recommend and verify corrective and preventive actions for project non-conformances, coordinating with project and quality management teams.

Required Qualifications

7+ years of experience in construction management, QA/QC, and/or commissioning roles for data centers or mission-critical construction projects.

Proven experience managing schedules, quality, and contractor performance across large infrastructure or capital projects.

Strong understanding of construction trades, sequencing, and building systems (MEP, civil/structural, building envelope, and I&C).

Experience leading QA/QC and commissioning programs, including contractor, consultant, and vendor management.

Comfortable operating as an Owner's Representative, engaging credibly with contractors, suppliers, engineering firms, and technical stakeholders in high-stakes meetings.

Experience with Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build construction programs.

Familiarity with commissioning processes, building management systems, and mission-critical power and cooling infrastructure.

Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to mentor teams and provide performance feedback.

Working knowledge of project management and quality tools such as Procore, Primavera P6, Bluebeam, Autodesk BIM360 Field, or Client Build.

Preferred Qualifications

Background from IX Infrastructure, Capital Projects, IX Manufacturing, or Meta Data Center Engineering & Construction teams.

Certifications such as Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA), LEED, QA/QC auditor credentials, or Project Management Professional (PMP).

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

Experience in personnel management, staffing, and scheduling in fast-paced, hands-on environments.

Familiarity with Meta's Quality Program Standards and processes for global campus delivery.

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