Director, Data Center CSA Engineering
HybridPittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Lead the planning, execution, and documentation of all commissioning activities from pre-functional testing through operational acceptance while establishing and enforcing the end-to-end QA/QC program covering design, procurement, and construction quality. Develop master commissioning plans, standard test scripts, and inspection protocols; conduct or oversee periodic quality audits across active job sites to verify work-in-place meets design requirements. Chair coordination meetings with the general contractor, subcontractors, and vendors; manage third-party commissioning agents and independent inspection firms; and lead Level 4 and Level 5 integrated systems testing including loss-of-utility simulations and generator load transfer. Build and mentor an internal Cx & QA team; define clear roles between in-house staff and external agents; and ensure Cx and QA requirements are clearly defined in contractor and vendor contracts. Present commissioning and quality program status, risk summaries, and delivery readiness reports to executive leadership and customers. Typically work Monday-Thursday in the Pittsburgh office with Friday remote.
Required Qualifications
- 12+ years of experience in commissioning, quality assurance, or critical systems engineering
- minimum of 7 years in data center or mission-critical facility environments
- Demonstrated experience owning both commissioning and quality assurance functions
- Experience leading and developing commissioning programs on hyperscale or colocation projects
- Prior experience managing third-party commissioning agents, inspection firms, and multi-discipline test teams across concurrent projects in multiple geographies
- Strong working knowledge of data center mechanical and electrical systems
- Familiarity with construction quality requirements across civil, structural, and architectural scopes
- Proficiency in commissioning documentation and issue-tracking platforms
- Working knowledge of quality management frameworks (ISO 9001, AISC Quality Certification, ACI inspection standards)
- Familiarity with Uptime Institute Tier Standards, TIA-942, ASHRAE TC9.9, and NFPA 70/75/76
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple concurrent Cx and QA programs across different geographies, project phases, and disciplines
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Decisive under pressure with a demonstrated ability to triage field issues, assess operational risk, and escalate or resolve in real time
- Collaborative, credible presence in the field
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Monday-Thursday in office, Friday remote
Desired Qualifications
- Experience building internal program infrastructure — standards, templates, processes — from the ground up
- Professional certifications (CCP, CPMP, CQE, or similar)
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