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Data Center Facilities Engineering Manager

United States, Warren · Job Posted March 22, 2026
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The Facilities Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and continuous operation of a mission-critical Enterprise Data Center (EDC) environment where zero downtime is the standard. This role leads facility operators and third-party service providers to ensure all mechanical, electrical, and cooling systems—including chillers, data center cooling equipment (CRAH/CRAC), split systems, and supporting infrastructure—are maintained and operated at peak performance.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead day-to-day operations of a 24/7 mission-critical data center environment with strict zero-downtime expectation
  • Direct operators and contractors during incident response to ensure rapid stabilization and recovery
  • Ensure redundancy systems are always operational and capable of supporting load during failures
  • Oversee operation and maintenance of central plant systems (centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, pumps, CRAH/CRAC units, split AC systems)
  • Utilize Building Management Systems (BMS/Tridium or equivalent)
  • Interpret system data, alarms, and trends to ensure performance and early issue detection
  • Lead a team of facility operators responsible for monitoring and operational tasks
  • Manage and coordinate third-party vendors and skilled trades contractors
  • Ensure vendors perform work safely and effectively
  • Bridge communication gaps with internal and external operators, contractors, and leadership
  • Identify and implement energy conservation opportunities, and help facilitate the implementation of projects, initiatives, and programs that reduce energy consumption and demand
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders through performance and transparency
  • Be available to respond to emergencies 24/7 via phone
  • Assist with identifying and troubleshooting and evaluating energy efficiency measures, calculate the savings potential of measures, and prepare assessment reports
  • Develop detailed status reports and participate in Client presentations of findings
  • Technical Operations and Maintenance assistance, including service contract management support

Requirements

  • Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in facility management and/or energy engineering
  • Working knowledge of large-scale HVAC systems, chilled water systems, and data center cooling systems
  • Strong problem solving, communication and collaborative team building skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software: Excel, Word, Power Point
  • Experience with Maximo or other CMMS systems
  • Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are essential requirements for this position
  • Experience supporting incident response in high-risk environments
  • Strong communication and leadership skills

Nice to have

Data Center Manager certification such as Certified Data Centre Management Professional (CDCMP®), EPI's Certified Data Center Facilities Operations Manager (CDFOM®), and the Data Center Operations Manager (DCOM®)

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