Critical Facilities Manager

Job Description

The Critical Facilities Manager (CFM) has overall responsibility for all aspects of data center management and operations throughout the year. They will create an unwavering attitude and commitment to safety and reliability within the Data Center as they build a team of Technicians, Assistant Managers, and outside contractors capable of achieving the goal of 100% availability. The CFM will drive continual improvements to the operation by creating an expectation of learning and development of their staff.

• Manage the complete physical asset pertaining to the Operation and Maintenance of the critical and noncritical data center infrastructure equipment and systems
• Build a staff of qualified technicians and junior managers with the necessary skill sets to deliver Total Availability (100% uptime) to customers while minimizing risk
• Manage power and cooling capacity and monitor environmental conditions within the Data Halls
• Resolve all electrical, mechanical and Fire Protection System issues in the data center while minimizing risk and business impact and communicate issues to management and customers in a timely manner
• On-call 24x7 to respond to all data center emergencies
• Manage the customer relationship and act as the single point-of-contact for all facility-related issues, including, but not limited to schedules, new business, projects, budgets and expansion and staffing
• Manage the on-boarding of new sites by working closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless transition from construction to operations with a goal of 100% compliance with all company standards, policies, and lease expectations
• Manage day-to-day facilities support and operations staff, including coaching, progressive discipline, and separation
• Oversee the development and accuracy of site-level operating procedures and other documentation
• Manage oversight from preventive maintenance inspections and provide guidance on how to address issues
• Determine actionable items to address Quality Control review results
• Implement and develop standards for using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage all planned and unplanned data center work
• Audit all CMMS databases for accuracy and completeness, produce reports as required at customer request, control system access and user credentials
• Manage access to the Data Center(s) ensuring the appropriate access control lists are maintained and reviewed regularly
• Customize planned maintenance procedures and schedules to follow best practices and OEM recommendations
• Assist and plan with clients on facilities issues
• Make space and power recommendations to the customer and manage power and cooling capacity and environmental conditions within the data halls
• Responsible for working with the VP FM to identify, document, and implement new policies and procedures as needed
• Enforce strict adherence to Customer SLA parameters and Change Control activities, review and approve all system changes (set-points, thresholds, alarm-points, etc.) which could impact customer operations
• Manage site safety and environmental compliance
• Responsible for the development and execution of annual opex and capex budgets
• Approve all facility invoices
• Work closely with HR department to identify, evaluate, and hire new employees; ensure new employees are onboarded in a timely manner
• Set, review and approve employee work/PTO schedules; audit and process employee time and payroll
• Ensure that training expectations are met and audit the process monthly
• Identify, vet, and approve all sub-contractors who will perform work on-site
• Develop PM contract scopes-of-work, negotiate contract terms and conditions, and ensure contract terms are fulfilled
• Coordinate and guide site-tours for current and future customers and industry groups as needed
• Assist with coordination with all other groups (Development, Marketing, etc.) as needed
• Manage onsite special projects as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited college or university in a major relevant field of study or equivalent 5-7+ years’ experience in mission critical environments
• Minimum 5 years direct management of non-exempt shift based employees, required
• Technical school with an emphasis on mission-critical operations, high-performance manufacturing, or relevant military operations (US Navy a plus), preferred