Nesco Data Center and Infrastructure is seeking a Facility Manager in the Greater Rutherford NJ Area.
Data Center Facility Manager
The Data Center Facility Manager is responsible for the overall operation, maintenance, and reliability of a 285,000-square-foot, 15-megawatt mission-critical data center facility. This role oversees daily facility operations, infrastructure performance, and preventative maintenance programs while leading a team of approximately 5 to 12 building engineers and technical staff. The Facility Manager ensures that all electrical, mechanical, and critical systems operate at the highest levels of availability, safety, and efficiency while supporting client and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide leadership and oversight for all data center facility operations, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and building management systems.
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Manage and mentor a team of 5–12 facility engineers, ensuring proper coverage, training, and performance management.
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Maintain maximum uptime and operational reliability for all mission-critical systems supporting a 15 MW data center environment.
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Develop and enforce preventative maintenance programs for critical infrastructure such as UPS systems, generators, switchgear, chillers, CRAC/CRAH units, pumps, and associated controls.
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Oversee troubleshooting, incident response, and root cause analysis for facility-related events or outages.
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Coordinate and manage vendors, contractors, and service providers performing maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.
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Ensure all work is performed in accordance with safety procedures, operational standards, and regulatory compliance requirements.
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Maintain accurate documentation, logs, and operational reports related to maintenance activities, incidents, and facility performance.
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Support capacity planning and infrastructure upgrades as the facility scales or customer requirements evolve.
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Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and leadership to ensure facility readiness, reliability, and service delivery expectations are consistently met.
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Manage facility budgets related to maintenance, contracts, and operational improvements.
Required Qualifications
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7 years of experience in data center facilities, critical infrastructure, or mission-critical environments.
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3 years of leadership or supervisory experience managing engineering or technical operations teams.
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Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical infrastructure including generators, UPS systems, switchgear, chillers, cooling systems, and Client/EPMS platforms.
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Experience supporting high-availability environments requiring strict uptime and operational procedures.
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Ability to lead teams during critical incidents, maintenance windows, and operational events.
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Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience managing facilities 10 MW or larger.
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Background in data center operations or large mission-critical facilities.
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Technical certifications or trade experience in electrical, mechanical, or controls systems.
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Familiarity with preventative maintenance platforms and operational management systems used in data center environments.
Work Environment
This position operates within a 285,000 sq. ft. mission-critical data center facility with 15 MW of critical load capacity. The Facility Manager leads a team of 5–12 engineers and works closely with operations staff, vendors, and leadership to ensure continuous uptime and reliable infrastructure performance.
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. com171
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