Data Center Facility Manager

Nesco Data Center and Infrastructure has an opportunity for a Qualified Data Center Facility Manager in the Greater Manassas VA area.

Overview

The Critical Facility Manager is responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all mission critical infrastructure at a large scale data center. This role provides direct, on site leadership for a diverse technical organization supporting electrical, mechanical, controls, and life safety systems. The position emphasizes operational excellence, people development, and continuous improvement while ensuring uninterrupted service delivery and strict adherence to service level commitments.

This leader sets the standard for integrity, accountability, and teamwork, and is expected to actively engage with staff, vendors, and stakeholders to maintain best in class data center operations.

Core Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a strong safety culture across all facility operations.

• Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary team including technicians, engineers, subject matter experts, and first line leaders.

• Ensure continuous availability and reliability of all critical systems, meeting or exceeding customer SLAs.

• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory, environmental, and safety requirements.

• Define operational objectives, performance metrics, and KPIs, and drive results against those goals.

• Champion standardization, operational consistency, and industry best practices.

• Ensure all preventive and corrective maintenance is executed in alignment with internal policies, manufacturer recommendations, and industry standards.

• Own the creation, execution, and ongoing refinement of operating procedures and emergency response plans.

• Take command during major infrastructure incidents, leading internal teams and external partners to rapid stabilization and recovery.

• Manage vendor relationships, including performance oversight, cost control, and selection or termination decisions.

• Provide consistent on site leadership and technical direction to operations personnel.

• Directly manage technical subject matter experts (electrical, mechanical, and controls) and first line operations management.

• Oversee performance management, development planning, and succession planning for the data center operations team.

• Build and sustain a collaborative, high performance culture focused on accountability, respect, and operational excellence.

• Promote continuous professional growth and skills development at all levels of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to employee safety, engagement, development, and operational readiness.

• Ten (10) or more years of experience supporting mission critical or critical facilities operations.

  • An ABET accredited bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology may substitute for up to four (4) years of experience.

• At least two (2) years of experience as a first line manager or senior technical expert within a critical environment.

• Proven ability to mentor and develop supervisors in a multidisciplinary technical organization.

• Experience serving as a primary decision maker in complex, cross functional operational situations.

• Strong working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, controls, fire suppression, and fire alarm systems.

• Ability to lead and manage high pressure incident response and recovery efforts.

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to address complex or sensitive operational matters.

• Proficiency with standard business software including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Willingness to pursue ongoing professional development and advanced technical or leadership credentials.

Preferred Qualifications

• ABET accredited bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering technology.

• Master HVAC or Master Electrician license.

• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Experience with CMMS, DCIM platforms, and power monitoring or metering systems.

• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.

• Experience supporting the design review, commissioning, and acceptance of mission critical systems.

• Prior experience in large scale or enterprise data center environments.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.