Associate Director, Facilities & Data Center Operations

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech is seeking a Facilities Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day facilities operations, including mission-critical data center activities, preventive maintenance, and vendor management.

You will supervise staff, set goals, and coordinate with campus units to ensure reliable infrastructure and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This role is based in Atlanta and emphasizes long-range planning and optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field / equivalent experience
• Minimum 6+ years of relevant experience, including 3+ years of supervisory knowledge.
• Masters degree is preferred for advancement.
• Professional certifications: PE, PMP, CFM, LEED AP are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee day-to-day facilities operations for GTRI locations, including building operations and service delivery.
• Manage operations for mission-critical data center facilities, including power, cooling, and uptime.
• Oversee preventive/corrective maintenance for buildings, grounds, utilities, and data-center support systems.
• Oversee custodial, grounds, service desk, and outsourced facilities services to ensure quality and responsiveness.
• Manage vendor and contractor performance for facilities and data center services.
• Direct management of owned and leased property portfolio, including lease administration and portfolio optimization.
• Plan safety, regulatory compliance, energy efficiency, and business continuity initiatives.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Vendor management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field / equivalent experience

Master's Degree in related field

Tools

PE certification

PMP certification

CFM certification

LEED AP certification

Job description

Georgia Tech is seeking a Facilities Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day facilities operations, including mission-critical data center activities, preventive maintenance, and vendor management.

You will supervise staff, set goals, and coordinate with campus units to ensure reliable infrastructure and compliance with safety and regulatory standards. This role is based in Atlanta and emphasizes long-range planning and optimization.