Critical Facility Manager - Data Center Operations

About the role

A leading privately held data center owner and operator, expanding across the U.S., is looking for an experienced Facility Manager to join its operations leadership team. The Critical Facility Manager runs the 24/7 operation of one or more mission-critical data center facilities, leads a team of Critical Facilities professionals and works with internal stakeholders and customers to ensure reliability, safety and efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of Critical Facility Technicians and support staff
• Oversee day-to-day operation of critical building infrastructure, including electrical and mechanical systems
• Plan and execute preventative, corrective and contracted maintenance
• Review and approve Change Requests, MOPs, SOPs and EOPs, and drive compliance with change management, procedures and safety standards
• Conduct regular facility inspections and manage emergency response as the primary escalation point during critical incidents
• Monitor performance and maintenance metrics and report regularly to senior leadership
• Manage relationships with customers, contractors and vendors, and support fit-outs, capital projects, audits, sustainability initiatives and operational improvements
• Assist with OPEX and CAPEX planning, forecasting and budget management
• Ensure compliance with codes, regulations and industry best practices

Required profile

• Minimum of 5 years managing mission-critical building systems and critical facilities equipment
• Previous experience in a data center or other mission-critical environment
• Experience managing preventive maintenance programs and critical infrastructure vendors
• Experience managing OPEX/CAPEX budgets and facility projects

Required skills

• Electrical and mechanical infrastructure: UPS systems, generators, switchgear, cooling systems, HVAC, power distribution
• Change management, incident management, MOPs, SOPs and EOPs

What we offer

• Base salary of $150,000-$175,000
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match, HSA and FSA
• Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays