VP, Data Center Facilities Engineering

Position Overview:

TheVice President Facilities Engineeringis Fleets owner forquality and technical governanceacross the full facility lifecyclefrom design intent and construction execution through commissioning site startup turnover/acceptance and steady-state operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• This leader will build and run the programs that ensure we:
• Ensuresitesare Commissioned and turned over to Operations inadherence toa clearly defined repeatable Fleet standard

• Accept sites only when they are truly ready for operations and customer load

• Ensure the portfoliooperatesconsistently to Fleets specifications and policies

• Take on major infrastructure replacement projects and other capital projects outside of our construction scope

• Own continuous improvementthrough audits field feedback training andstandardscontrol.
• Safety security and availability are the most important things we do. Help Fleet deliver near-perfect execution on these dimensions by building programs that are measurable enforceable and continuously improving.

Commissioning Program Ownership

• Own Fleets commissioning framework and acceptance philosophy (what good looks like) including stage gates from pre-functional through integrated systems testing and turnover.

• Define andmaintaincommissioning requirements deliverables and pass/fail acceptance criteria for construction and commissioning partners.

• Drive consistent site startup readiness including operational readiness requirements (spares tools procedures training documentation alarm strategy and escalation paths).

• Establish a disciplinedpunch list/deficiency management process including severity classification closure verification and no-surprises reporting.

QA/QC Program Leadership

• Build and run Fleets QA/QC program for critical infrastructure execution including audit plans inspection points evidence requirements and corrective action workflows.

• Ensure quality controls exist across vendor work (construction commissioning maintenance vendors) with clear accountability and measurable results.

• Identifysystemic defects and repeat failures; lead root-cause analysis and drive corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) across teams.

Site Acceptance & Turnover Governance

• Own the requirements for post-construction acceptance into operations (technical documentation safety maintainability andoperabilityreadiness).

• Lead acceptance reviews and decisioning ensuring Fleet only takes custody when the site meets defined standards.

• Define and manage turnover artifacts (as-builts one-lines O&M manuals test reports sequences of operation warranty details parts lists asset data standards).

Internal Audit & Field Validation Programs

• Build internal audit programs thatvalidate:

• theoperational design is working in the field (design-for-operations validation using technician/field engineer feedback) and

• operations are being executedperFleet standards policies and maintenance requirements.

• Establish audit cadence samplingmethodology scoring reporting and closure verification.

• Partner with site leaders to convert audit findings into durable improvements (not temporary fixes).

Standards Management (Control Revision Approval)

• Own Fleetsstandardslifecycle: creation revision technical review approval publication and change communication.

• Maintain a controlled document system with versioning effective dates and clear applicability across sites.

• Leadstandardscouncils / review boards as needed to ensure cross-functional alignment and rapid high-quality updates.

Maintenance Governance & Approval

• Own the maintenance management governance framework (how maintenance is defined reviewed approved and verified).

• Ensure maintenance procedures periodicities and methodsalignto Fleet standards risk posture and equipment requirements.

• Establish quality checks for PM execution and documentation including verification practices and continuous improvement loops.

Training & Qualification (Technician and Field Engineer)

• Build Fleets training and qualification program for technicians and field engineers including:

• competencymatrices by role

• initial onboarding and qualification pathways

• recurring re-qualification / continuing education and

• trainingcontent governance tied directly to standards and lessons learned.

• Implement a practical operations-first program that measurably improves safety quality of work and uptime outcomes.

Cross-Functional / Matrix Team Program Administration

• Administer the program that enables cross-department cross-functional matrix teams (charters scope cadence decision rights action tracking).

• Facilitate execution across stakeholders to drive closure on multi-team initiatives (quality commissioning readiness reliability improvements standardsupdates training rollouts).

Metrics & Continuous Improvement

• Build KPI dashboards for commissioning quality defect trends audit results training completion/qualificationhealth PM quality and recurring issue rates.

• Drive year-over-year improvements through standardization simplification automation and elimination of rework.

Required Qualifications:

• 10 yearsin mission-critical facilities engineering commissioning QA/QC or data center operations (or similar critical infrastructure).
• Demonstratedownership ofcommissioning standards and acceptance criteriain a large-scale or hyperscale environment.
• Strongworking knowledge of critical MEP infrastructure (power distribution UPS generators switchgear protection schemes cooling plants controls/BMS monitoring/SCADA).
• Provenexperience buildingaudit programsthat drivereal behavioralchange and measurable performance improvement.
• Abilityto translate engineering intent intofield-executable standards checklists and qualification requirements.
• Strongdocumentation discipline (controlled standards versioning evidence-based acceptance clear requirements).
• Excellentcross-functional leadership: confident calm and effective in high-stakes discussions with Construction Ops vendors and customers.
• Willingnessand ability to travel to Fleet sites as needed.

Required Traits and Skills:

Integrity and Ethical Standards: Build trust ensure fairness and foster long-term transparent relationships with suppliers.

Effective Communication: The ability to clearly convey expectations and requirements to suppliers and negotiation parties while understanding their needs and concerns. Comfortable delivering written and verbal presentations to internal leadership teams.

Emotional Intelligence (EQ): Ability to understand the emotions cultural nuances and motivations of others while effectively managing ones own emotions during high-pressure negotiations.

Strategic Thinking: Recognize how supplier relationships and negotiations align with the broader organizational goals while aiming for outcomes that benefit both parties.

Critical Thinking Skills: Finding innovative solutions and being flexible in addressing unexpected challenges.

Analytical Ability: Make data-driven decisions assess cost structures and identify potential risks ensuring informed and strategic outcomes.

Influence and Persuasion: Able to effectively advocate for their position build consensus and secure favorable agreements without compromising relationships.

Operational Paranoia: Anticipate risks identify vulnerabilities and proactively implement mechanisms to prevent and minimize disruptions and safeguard safety security availability and scale.

Relationship Management: Cultivate trust collaboration and long-term partnerships while building a broad network that provides valuable benchmarking industry insights and alternative sourcing options.

Location and Travel:

Work location is flexible to Seattle WA Denver CO or Alexandria VA.

Regular travel as needed to Fleet offices as well as to on-site visits.

Expected Salary Range: $275000 - $325000 plus Bonus

Fleet Data Centers Employment

Fleet Data Center employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-covered medical dental and vision insurance a 401K program standard paid holidays and unlimited PTO.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organizations ongoing needs. Fleet Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions please contact us at

Required Experience:

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