Vice President of QAQC & Commissioning Services (CX)

Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.

Reports To: SVP, Product Delivery
Location: Onsite - Denver, Colorado
Travel: Up to 50%

The Vice President of QAQC & Commissioning Services (CX) reports to the EVP of Product Delivery and is responsible for leading the quality assurance, quality control, and commissioning strategy for Prime Data Centers across the United States. This executive role ensures that all data center facilities—whether new builds, phased expansions, or retrofits—meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, safety, and operational readiness. The VP oversees internal and third-party teams to execute critical validation activities and implements controls that protect project outcomes, client expectations, and uptime objectives. 

Responsibilities 

Strategic Leadership & Planning 

• Lead the QAQC and commissioning vision across Prime’s U.S. portfolio, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and delivery timelines. 

• Develop and institutionalize U.S.-specific QAQC and commissioning standards, procedures, and best practices that support consistency and operational excellence. 

• Serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership on technical risk exposure, compliance, and long-term asset performance. 

• Develop and maintain budgets and schedules, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.  

Commissioning Management 

• Direct the full commissioning lifecycle across all U.S. projects—including planning, scripting, Factory Witness Testing (FWT), Integrated Systems Testing (IST), and turnover to operations. 

• Ensure all MEP, life safety, BMS, controls, and IT systems are tested under load and operational scenarios to validate design criteria and uptime requirements. 

• Implement feedback loops from lessons learned, customer audits, and operational data to improve future commissioning cycles. 

Quality Assurance & Quality Control 

• Establish nationwide QAQC standards, inspection protocols, reporting formats, and non-conformance processes to ensure design fidelity and construction quality. 

• Oversee quality performance at the site level through regular audits, punch list tracking, and corrective action oversight. 

• Maintain traceability of inspection and commissioning results using QAQC dashboards and digital tracking systems. 

Team Management & Collaboration 

• Lead and develop a U.S.-based team of QAQC engineers and commissioning managers, fostering a results-oriented culture of safety, discipline, and accountability. 

• Manage third-party commissioning agents and consultants to ensure alignment with Prime’s goals, deliverables, and project schedules. 

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—Design, Construction, Operations, IT, and Customer Success—to embed QAQC and Cx success factors into each delivery stage. 

Risk Management & Compliance 

• Ensure all QAQC and commissioning activities comply with U.S. regulatory codes (e.g., NFPA, NEC, ASHRAE, IBC), corporate safety protocols, and customer-specific requirements. 

• Proactively identify and mitigate risks to uptime, reliability, safety, and project cost during construction and handover phases. 

• Lead investigations and root cause analyses of system failures, commissioning anomalies, or construction quality issues, ensuring lessons learned are institutionalized. 

Operational Readiness & Transition 

• Oversee the transition of projects from construction to operations, ensuring full documentation, training, and system performance verification. 

• Support Prime Operations with redlines, as-built validation, O&M documentation, and commissioning closeout packages. 

Sustainability & Innovation 

• Champion commissioning and quality efforts that support ESG initiatives, including energy efficiency, water optimization, and equipment longevity. 

• Promote the use of commissioning analytics platforms, real-time issue tracking, and cloud-based documentation to increase delivery efficiency. 

External Engagement & Representation 

• Represent Prime Data Centers at U.S. industry events, peer groups, and working committees focused on QAQC and commissioning best practices. 

• Act as a key technical liaison during customer audits, certification processes (e.g., Uptime Tier Certification, LEED), and due diligence efforts. 

Other 

• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and technical development of commissioning talent throughout the region.  

• Travel up to 50% of the time to support active project sites, customer meetings, and partner engagements.  
   

Qualifications 

• 10+ years of experience in construction quality management, QA/QC, or project engineering
• 5+ years in a leadership role overseeing QAQC programs for large-scale or mission-critical projects such as data centers, hospitals, or industrial facilities.
• Proven ability to develop and implement QAQC plans, standards, and procedures
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and building codes (IBC, NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE)
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, and root cause analysis for non-conformances
• Familiarity with data center MEP systems and commissioning processes
• Proficiency with QAQC and project management tools such as Procore, BIM 360, Bluebeam, Excel, and Power BI
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems and best practices
• Experience training teams on quality standards and continuous improvement practices
• Must be able to work onsite in Denver, CO and have ability to travel to job sites as required

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance bonus program up
• 401k fully vested upon enrollment, up to a 4% employer match
• Medical with a 99% employer paid premium
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance at no cost to you
• Paid Time Off