Sr. Director, Quality and Commissioning

Sr. Director, Quality and Commissioning

Based in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is North America's leading network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and ScalelogixSM hyperscale edge data centers in 12 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 30+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix's experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.

The Senior Director, Quality and Commissioning is responsible for overseeing the quality control / quality assurance and commissioning processes for data center projects, ensuring exceptional customer experience and operational excellence. This role works closely with the Design, Construction, and Operations teams to drive successful mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) coordination, uphold Cologix's quality standards, and deliver projects that meet client expectations and industry benchmarks.

What You Do Daily :

• Oversee the development, review, and implementation of project-specific quality and commissioning plans, ensuring alignment with Cologix's operational and customer experience standards.
• Lead MEP coordination efforts for data center projects, collaborating with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and third-party commissioning agents to ensure seamless integration of systems.
• Execute procurement strategies for quality and commissioning services, including soliciting, reviewing, and recommending third-party personnel for project assignments.
• Conduct regular quality audits and inspections to ensure consistency, compliance with building codes, and adherence to Cologix's design and construction standards.
• Manage relationships with internal teams, external consultants, vendors, and commissioning agents to maintain project alignment and quality across Cologix's portfolio.
• Provide subject matter expertise in quality assurance and commissioning, offering technical guidance to project teams and ensuring high-performance outcomes.
• Train third-party personnel, including commissioning managers and MEP coordinators, on Cologix's quality and commissioning programs to foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Monitor project progress, attend construction meetings, and provide regular data-driven status reports to management, highlighting successes, challenges, and action plans.
• Manage change orders, RFIs, and project documentation related to QAQC / Cx, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution to maintain project schedules and budgets.
• Collaborate with the Business Strategy group as needed to support business cases for prospective projects, including schedule and data hall turn turnover projections.
• Ensure all MEP and low voltage systems subcontractors are compliant with relevant codes, standards, and Cologix policies, prioritizing safety and security.
• Work closely with the contractor's commissioning team members to coordinate vendor and contractor activities, ensuring successful project turnover to customers.
• Develop and implement innovative quality and commissioning processes, standards, specifications and templates to ensure efficiency, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.
• Mitigate project risks through proactive planning, problem-solving, and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage with corporate executives to communicate project status, strategic initiatives, and quality metrics, supporting Cologix's growth objectives.

What Makes You a Good Fit :

$175,000 - $220,000 a year

We offer a competitive benefit package for full-time employees that includes : Medical, dental, and vision insurance; Flexible spending account options; Non-accrued PTO; Company paid holidays; 401k Retirement Plan; Short- and Long-Term Disability; Employee Discount Marketplace; Employee Recognition Platform; Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience. This position will also be eligible for an annual bonus.

Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at recruiting@cologix.com or call 720-940-2551.