Quality/Commissioning Manager - NorCal, CA, United States of America

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The Quality and Commissioning (QCx) Manager is responsible for management of the on-site quality and commissioning activities. This position will implement and manage the quality and the commissioning process for NTT Global Data Center Americas’ (GDCA) facilities on time and on budget. The process is designed to identify and resolve issues early in the design and construction process to ensure quality, reliability, safety, and cost effectiveness of GDCA projects. The QCx Manager oversees the General Contractor MEP team and third-party commissioning agents as they are engaged in GDCA projects.

In addition, the position is responsible for ensuring that equipment and systems are functioning at the efficiency level for which they were designed. This includes development of a project specific quality-oriented Commissioning Process for achieving, verifying, and documenting that the performance of the facilities, systems, and assemblies meets the defined objectives and criteria.

The QCx Manager is responsible for delivery of critical facility projects that have vetted designs, fully tested systems and equipment and can deliver mission immediately upon delivery to GDCA operations.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures work compliance within Federal, State, and local guidelines as well as requirements related to general safety, accident avoidance and reporting, personnel protective equipment, and job specific awareness.

• Reviews project budgets and schedules to confirm delivery expectations with client.

• Attends meetings with the construction and operations teams to understand the project goals and schedule to ensure quality and commissioning activities occur at the appropriate times in the construction process.

• Works with GDCA Supply Chain to develop Requests for Proposals (RFP’s) for third party commissioning.  Evaluates proposals and makes recommendation to the company to select best third-party commissioning agent partners.

• Develops systems commissioning plans along with pre-functional, functional, startup, commissioning, and Integrated Systems Test procedures based on GDCA requirements, industry best practices, IEEE, NFPA, ASHRAE Guideline 0 (The Commissioning Process), and other appropriate guidelines.

• Works with GDCA Supply Chain to develop and implement QA/QC programs for equipment manufacturers and integrators.

• Develops Quality Assurance and Quality Control plans for greenfield and modification projects.

• Works with GDCA Operations and Construction teams to develop and write technical Methods of Procedure (MOPs) for both electrical and mechanical systems with input from team.

• Reviews equipment submittals and shop drawings for overall compliance with the design intent.

• Reviews final pre-functional documentation submitted by contractors and/or GDCA internal departments prior to performing functional tests.

• Oversees functional testing of building MEP systems with the assistance of the construction and operations teams, as necessary, to document and determine that the equipment is functioning in accordance with the design documents.

• Diagnoses and resolves equipment and/or systems problems during the overall commissioning process. Coordinates re-testing of building systems until problems are resolved.

• Documents systems performance shortcomings and recommends remediation measures.

• Assists the operations team in the development of preventative maintenance plans for the new systems/equipment.

• Assists GDCA Operations to develop a thorough understanding of building systems and design intent by providing appropriate training.

• Attends and participates in commissioning meetings.

• Assists with the requirements related to obtaining LEED and other certifications.

• Participates in “lessons learned” meeting with project teams.

• Regularly reports commissioning progress and provides issues log.

• Reviews final commissioning report that contains:  all pre-functional, functional, start-up, commissioning, and Integrated Systems Test documentation.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of ASHRAE Guidelines 0 (The Commissioning Process)

• Technical Knowledge of MEP systems.

• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 72, NFPA 25, and compliance issues as well as building codes in regard to fire life safety

• Current knowledge in industrial safety best practices (i.e., lockout/tag out, arc flash protection, OSHA, and state regulations)

• Experience in managing large projects including but not limited to the systems listed below.

  • Chilled Water Systems

  • Large Centrifugal Chillers

  • Cooling Towers

  • Heat Exchangers

  • Water Treatment Systems

  • VFD’s and Pumps

  • HVAC equipment

  • CRAC/CRAH’s

  • Humidification Systems

  • Water/Air filters

  • BMS and EPMS Systems

  • Emergency Standby Diesel Generator Systems

  • Fuel/Oil systems,

  • 480/277 and 208/120 electrical generation and distribution

  • Static UPS Systems

  • Double Interlock Pre-Action Systems

• Agile team leader who is additive to the team, will develop employees and seek to further GDCA’s success.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

• Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and internal staff.

• Ability to coordinate, supervise, and communicate with contractors who perform maintenance or upgrade work on these systems.

• Ability to operate in and promote a rigorous process-driven team environment.

• Ability to logically analyze and solve problems.

• Ability to effectively multi-task multiple projects.

• Comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment shifting priorities.

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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience managing data center projects.

• Three years in a data center environment managing projects/operations of a Tier 3 data center.

• 2 years Data Center commissioning experience. 

• Data Center construction project management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift heavy equipment, up to 50 lbs.

• Use of sight, hearing and voice are required as well as motor skills.

• Able to hear and speak with others and to use a telephone and 2-way radio.

• Close visual work on a computer terminal.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required to operate computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.

• Ability to climb ladders and worked on raised platforms.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Typical data center work environment with varying temperatures and loud noises.

• Extensive daily usage of a computer or workstation.

• This position is considered remote with an occasional need to be on jobsite.

• Travel up to 70%, in order to commission and deliver the project as client turn over dates require. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on-call support.

• Must be available by cell phone for availability afterhours or for emergency situations. 

• CPR/First Aid Certified.

• Must possess a current, valid state-issued driver’s license.

This is a remote position that requires reliable internet connection and electricity. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable.

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. Base salary for this position is $118,300 - $169,000.  

All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance. 

Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.

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