VP, Data Center Facilities Engineering

Fleet Data Centers designs, builds and operates mega-scale data center campuses. Fleet provides its customers with flexibility and predictability to meet their upside demand forecasts, addressing a key need in the market as traditional leased models are struggling to keep pace with the demand for new Cloud and AI infrastructure. Fleet is led by a team of industry veterans that have already made a lasting imprint on the evolution of global digital infrastructure and are committed and uniquely capable of upleveling data center development scales and operations in the face of rising demand. Fleet is well positioned to bring in-house design, engineering and operational capabilities to collaborate with customers on tailored solutions for campuses of 500MW+. This unique model enables Fleet to provide the world’s largest and most sophisticated customers with a seamless extension of their own data center fleets with constant access to design innovation. Fleet headquarters is in Denver, Colorado, with satellite offices in Seattle, WA and Arlington, VA. Position Overview TheVice President – Facilities Engineeringis Fleet’s owner forquality and technical governanceacross the full facility lifecycle,from 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: Ensure sites are Commissioned and turned over to Operations in adherence to a clearly defined, repeatable “Fleet standard,” Accept sites only when they are truly ready for operations and customer load, Ensure the portfolio operates consistently to Fleet’s specifications and policies Take on major infrastructure replacement projects, and other capital projects outside of our construction scope Own continuous improvement through audits, field feedback, training, and standards control. 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. Own Fleet’s commissioning framework and acceptance philosophy (what “good” looks like), including stage gates from pre-functional through integrated systems testing and turnover. Define and maintain commissioning 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 disciplined punch list/deficiency management process, including severity classification, closure verification, and “no-surprises” reporting. Build and run Fleet’s 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. Identify systemic 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, and operability readiness). 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 that validate: the operational design is working in the field (design-for-operations validation using technician/field engineer feedback), and operations are being executed per Fleet standards, policies, and maintenance requirements. Establish audit cadence, sampling methodology, 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 Fleet’s standards lifecycle: creation, revision, technical review, approval, publication, and change communication. Maintain a controlled document system with versioning, effective dates, and clear applicability across sites. Lead standards councils / 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 methods align to 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 Fleet’s training and qualification program for technicians and field engineers, including: competency matrices by role, initial onboarding and qualification pathways, recurring re-qualification / continuing education, and training content 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, standards updates, training rollouts). Build KPI dashboards for commissioning quality, defect trends, audit results, training completion/qualification health, 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 of commissioning standards and acceptance criteria in 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 building audit programs that drivereal behavioralchange and measurable performance improvement. Abilityto translate engineering intent into field-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 one's 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 $275,000 - $325,000 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 organization’s 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr