Acceptance & Risk Manager

Job Title: Acceptance & Risk Manager
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Sandusky, OH 44870

Primary Skills: 5 years of progressive experience managing critical building systems and infrastructure. EXCELLENT communication.

Position Summary:
The Acceptance & Risk Manager will oversee all aspects of safety, compliance, quality assurance, and turnover procedures related to capital projects within a data center environment. This role ensures that newly deployed infrastructure and systems meet operational and safety standards before being transitioned to the operations team. The manager will act as a key liaison among internal teams, contractors, and clients to maintain strict adherence to procedures, codes, and project requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as Safety Committee Representative for the assigned campus or region.
• Enforce Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) policies across all project sites.
• Collaborate with the Training Manager to ensure proper and timely training for all staff on newly implemented infrastructure and equipment.
• Facilitate and critique emergency drills in coordination with senior site leadership and training staff.
• Ensure adherence to company standards and runbooks for all capital projects.
• Oversee project turnover processes, ensuring all documentation, systems, and operations meet acceptance criteria.
• Drive completion of punch lists associated with construction and commissioning phases.
• Conduct QA/QC on all procedures and documentation related to Methods of Procedure (MOPs) and Change Requests (CRs).
• Approve Level 1 and Level 2 change requests as designated by site leadership.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of building systems and critical infrastructure, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and fire/life safety equipment.
• Evaluate and monitor the performance and safety compliance of both employees and contractors.
• Maintain consistent communication with tenants, clients, owners, and third-party vendors involved in capital projects.
• Support documentation updates such as as-built drawings and system schematics.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant codes, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Act as a technical resource and subject matter expert to field technicians and site operations staff.
• Serve as a liaison between internal departments, customers, and external contractors.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience managing critical building systems and infrastructure.
• Professional mechanical or electrical licenses strongly preferred.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting complex documentation including project specifications, AutoCAD drawings, Visio diagrams, and PDFs.
• Strong project management skills and ability to coordinate efforts across multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to develop and implement installation standards and project tracking tools.
• Skilled in verbal and written communication, including the ability to address complex issues and make formal presentations.
• In-depth knowledge of applicable laws, building codes, and industry regulations relevant to MEP and data center projects.
• Experience developing Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and capital budgets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with limited available data.
• Ability to work independently and interpret instructions across various formats (written, verbal, visual).
• High commitment to customer service and continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and openness to process innovation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Occasional travel required for training, audits, or project coordination.