Critical Facilities Manager

JLL; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

PTO & holidays

Daily Pay access

Job summary

JLL is seeking a Critical Facilities Manager for our data center operations. You will oversee day-to-day facilities management, maintenance, and optimization of data center infrastructure to ensure reliability, efficiency, and security.

You will lead engineering teams, coordinate upgrades with IT, and supervise staff while driving capacity planning and budgeting. The role emphasizes leadership, vendor management, and adherence to industry standards, with a focus on energy efficiency and disaster

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data center operations and management.
• In-depth knowledge of power distribution, cooling, and network architecture.
• Worked with Work Order Management Systems; Corrigo knowledge preferred.
• Strong focus on energy efficiency and sustainability in data centers.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for critical infrastructure systems across data center facilities.
• Lead engineering teams in root cause analysis and preventive maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Coordinate with IT to plan infrastructure upgrades and expansions.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts for equipment and services.
• Analyze data center performance metrics and implement efficiency improvements.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity plans.
• Supervise and mentor facilities team members.
• Participate in capacity planning and budgeting processes.

Skills

Technical leadership

Root cause analysis

Vendor management

Data center operations

Budgeting and capacity planning

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team management

Valid driver's license

Tools

Corrigo

DCIM tools

BMS systems

Job description

Critical Facilities Manager - Data Center

As a Facilities Data Center Manager at JLL, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and optimization of our data center facilities. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic thinking to ensure the reliability, efficiency, and security of our data center infrastructure.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Provide technical leadership and oversight for all critical infrastructure systems including electrical distribution, mechanical cooling, fire suppression, and building automation across data center facilities
• Lead engineering teams in conducting root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and developing preventive maintenance strategies to maximize system reliability and uptime
• Coordinating with IT teams to plan and execute infrastructure upgrades and expansions
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies
• Managing vendor relationships and contracts for equipment and services
• Analyzing data center performance metrics and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency
• Developing and maintaining disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Supervising and mentoring facilities team members
• Participating in capacity planning and budgeting processes for data center operations

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in data center operations and management
• In-depth knowledge of data center infrastructure, including power distribution, cooling systems, and network architecture
• Knowledge of Work Order Management Systems; Corrigo knowledge preferred
• Strong understanding of energy efficiency practices and sustainability initiatives in data centers
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Valid driver's license

Preferred:

• Professional certifications such as CDCP, DCPRO, or CDCS
• Experience with DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) tools
• Knowledge of cloud computing and hybrid infrastructure environments
• Six Sigma or ITIL certification
• Experience with project management methodologies
• Familiarity with IoT and smart building technologies and BMS system

Location:

On-site – Amarillo, TX

Benefits:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail].