Data Center Facilities Lead - Sydney

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Sydney, NSW is seeking a Technical Facilities Manager to lead engineering and operations for client workplaces and data centers. This role focuses on proactive technical oversight, maintaining safety, efficiency, and high occupant experience while coordinating with Workplace teams and vendors.

You will manage major works, preventive maintenance, and incident response, develop SOPs/MOPs, report on portfolio performance, and drive operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering management experience or Senior Facilities Management experience.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with vendor relationships and quality assurance programs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with major works including power-down planning, execution, and project management for new construction and refurbishment initiatives
• Oversee daily preventive maintenance of all building equipment and assume full Engineering Manager responsibilities during their absence
• Monitor daily log books and utility consumption records while maintaining accurate equipment history, inventories, and comprehensive reports
• Coordinate with external vendors and agencies for repair and maintenance work, administering quality assurance for all outsourced critical works
• Inspect equipment and engineering systems at regular intervals to ensure operational standards are maintained and quality of procured goods meets specifications
• Provide 24/7 on-call incident management support for corporate real estate buildings and Colocation Data Centers, responding promptly to emergencies
• Escalate operational problems to the Engineering Manager and keep them informed of all departmental activities, incidents, and performance metrics
• Produce and manage Method of Procedures (MOPs) and review Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) for compliance
• Submit technical reports for portfolio objectives, regular meetings, and Data Center performance metrics to support continuous improvement

Skills

Engineering management

Data center operations

Vendor management

Quality assurance

Process improvements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated in Sydney, NSW is seeking a Technical Facilities Manager to lead engineering and operations for client workplaces and data centers. This role focuses on proactive technical oversight, maintaining safety, efficiency, and high occupant experience while coordinating with Workplace teams and vendors.

You will manage major works, preventive maintenance, and incident response, develop SOPs/MOPs, report on portfolio performance, and drive operational improvements.