24/7 Data Center Facility Leader

ABM Industries; Whitney (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a Critical Facility Manager to lead mission-critical facility services in a 24/7 data center environment. You will oversee electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and controls, coordinating across technicians, vendors, OEMs, and client teams to maintain uptime and safety.

The role focuses on IST readiness, commissioning support, turnover, and transition to steady-state operations, with emphasis on operational excellence and strict adherence to SOPs and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years in mission-critical facilities or data center operations
• Experience supporting hyperscale or large-scale data centers preferred
• Proven leadership of 24/7 facility operations teams
• Knowledge of critical electrical infrastructure (switchgear, UPS, generators, ATS/STS)
• Knowledge of critical mechanical infrastructure (chillers, CRAH/CRAC, pumps, BAS/BMS)
• Experience with SOPs, MOPs, EOPs, incident response and risk mitigation
• Ability to read technical docs (one-lines, P&IDs, sequences)
• Strong client-facing and reporting skills
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent mission-critical experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership of mission-critical facility operations (electrical, mechanical, HVAC, controls)
• Serve as primary on-site liaison with the client and manage communication and service delivery
• Support startup, commissioning readiness, IST, turnover, and steady-state operations
• Ensure work adheres to SOPs, MOPs, EOPs and safety procedures
• Maintain uptime, reliability, and protection of critical loads
• Oversee critical infrastructure: utility, switchgear, UPS, generators, chillers, CRAC/CAH units, pumps, BAS/BMS
• Monitor KPIs, SLAs, alarms, and maintenance performance
• Lead incident response, escalation, root cause analysis, and corrective action
• Review and coordinate planned maintenance and high-risk activities
• Oversee staffing, onboarding, training, and performance of on-site personnel
• Partner with recruiting for site leads and technicians
• Manage CMMS usage, including work orders and asset documentation
• Coordinate with vendors, OEMs, and subcontractors on-site services
• Support budget management, cost control, and contract administration
• Promote safety, regulatory compliance, audits and inspections
• Drive continuous improvement for uptime, reliability, and client satisfaction

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Facility operations

CMMS usage

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / facilities management

Tools

CMMS

Job description

ABM Industries is seeking a Critical Facility Manager to lead mission-critical facility services in a 24/7 data center environment. You will oversee electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and controls, coordinating across technicians, vendors, OEMs, and client teams to maintain uptime and safety.

The role focuses on IST readiness, commissioning support, turnover, and transition to steady-state operations, with emphasis on operational excellence and strict adherence to SOPs and safety protocols.