Americas Quality Control and Commissioning Lead

Position Title: Americas Quality Control and Commissioning Lead

Location: Ashburn VA

Your roleThe Americas Quality Control and Commissioning Lead will oversee all aspects of quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) for the companys regional data center portfolio. This role ensures that the highest standards of construction quality are achieved consistently across all regions supporting regional construction teams and embedding a culture of quality excellence. The role involves implementing the global QA/QC policies procedures and systems driving compliance and supporting project delivery to meet regional operational client and regulatory requirements.

Responsible for the aggregating of quality control feedback from the key stakeholders and providing feedback loop into design standards. Serves as SME for Quality & Commissioning to regional teams. Ensures consistency across the culture carrier when it comes to QA/QC and create synergies between contractors across the program. Establish a feedback loop with internal Operations team to improve handover standards QA/QC and CX practices.

Responsible for setting the regional standards of the commissioning process through creation and implementation of a global quality control and commissioning program ensuring scalable and repeatable design and construction solutions with consultants contractors and OEMs alike.

What youll do

• Regional QA/QC and Commissioning (CX) program management adapting to regional market requirements while aligning with global standards
• Execute and maintain a global QA/QC strategy that supports the companys vision and ensures consistent application across all projects
• Ensure high-quality handovers from DE&C to Operations through clearly defined and enforced standards
• Conduct regular quality audits site inspections and reviews to verify compliance and drive corrective actions where necessary
• Provide technical guidance mentoring and hands-on support to regional QA/CX teams to enhance capabilities and resolve complex issues
• Develop and implement standardized QA/QC inspection testing documentation and reporting processes across the portfolio
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to align quality expectations and ensure compliance throughout project delivery
• Capture and integrate lessons learned from design construction commissioning and operations into standardized processes
• Establish and track quality and commissioning Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) delivering performance reports to senior leadership
• Promote innovation by staying current with new QA/QC technologies and practices integrating improvements into existing workflows

What youll need

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Control with 710 years of progressive management experience particularly within technically demanding environments such as data centers.
• Comprehensive understanding of commissioning fundamentals including how to integrate commissioning into project schedules and execute Integrated Systems Testing (IST).
• Strong technical expertise across CSA (Civil Structural Architectural) mechanical electrical and ICT systems with a clear grasp of their interdependencies particularly in relation to commissioning.
• Demonstrated involvement in the successful delivery of multiple large-scale high-tech developments preferably within owner-operator organizations.
• Proficiency in QA/QC best practices construction methodologies and international standards and codes such as ASHRAE and NFPA with familiarity in building and energy regulations.
• A deep understanding of the full project lifecycle from planning design and permitting through construction commissioning and turnover to operations.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills with the ability to engage confidently across all levels of the organization and external stakeholders including clients and contractors.
• Proven ability to analyze complex technical challenges develop pragmatic solutions and manage project risk while maintaining focus on critical details under pressure.
• Experience with change control and gating processes and an appreciation for the impact of technically driven decisions within project controls frameworks.
• Bachelors degree in a CSA or MEPH engineering discipline or equivalent experience; professional chartership and credentials like LEED AP are highly desirable along with strong digital fluency.

A bit about us

Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL the companys global data center platform provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300 facilities in 50 metros across 28 countries on six continents.

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A bit about our Digital team

Our Operations team keeps our customers infrastructure running safely and securely. We get plenty of opportunities to take on a variety of tasks and develop our technical skills. From overseeing electrical power to cooling and fire suppression systems our team plays a vital role in making sure everything in our data centers operates as it should.

What we can offer you

Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers.

Join us and youll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team youll get to work with people from different business areas challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. Well also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us.

Our Compensation Philosophy

Digital Realty offers its employees a highly competitive compensation package excellent benefits and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions. Central to our compensation philosophy is rewarding our employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned to the companys overall goals and values.

This is an exciting time to join our business so apply now and make your mark on our future.

Notes:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled. All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability or protected veteran status or other status protected by law or Company policy.

Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.

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