Critical Facilities Manager - Data Center

WESCO; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco seeks a Critical Facilities Manager to lead the 24x7 data center operations in Philadelphia, ensuring uptime and safety for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and life-safety systems. You’ll supervise staff and vendors, drive maintenance programs, and support planning for reliable facility performance.

The role requires a technical degree, 5+ years in critical facilities, strong planning and communication skills, and proven vendor management capabilities. On-call work is required.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Technical degree in mechanical, HVAC or electrical field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience as a Critical Facilities Manager or similar role.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations and maintenance of data center infrastructure.
• Manage mission-critical equipment across electrical, mechanical, plumbing and life-safety systems.
• Develop and oversee preventative and emergency maintenance programs; manage budgets and vendor relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning & Scheduling

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Technical Degree in Mechanical/HVAC/Electrical

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

As the Critical Facilities Manager - Data Center, you will be responsible for leading the daily operations and maintenance of mission-critical infrastructure within a 24x7 data center environment. You will oversee a team of technical staff and vendors, ensuring the reliability, safety, and efficiency of all building systems, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and life safety. You will drive preventative and emergency maintenance programs, enforce operational standards, and support strategic planning to maintain uptime and optimize performance. Additionally, you will be responsible for vendor management, change control implementation, and adherence to safety and compliance protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site field coordination, supervision, and project management support for the operation of a data center.
• Manage mission critical equipment and systems used to operate and maintain a data center, including life safety, mechanical, plumbing, and power systems.
• Manage preventative and emergency maintenance schedules, procedures, inspections, and maintenance activities for building systems and critical equipment.
• Oversee maintenance providers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure proper installation of equipment and delivery of maintenance services.
• Troubleshoot emergencies, equipment problems, and technical issues, and organize and oversee resolutions to maintain uptime and operational reliability.
• Report discrepancies and operational trends to the operations team and clients, and provide technical support related to redundancy, reliability, maintainability, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage facility CapEx and OpEx budgets, including forecasting, financial planning, vendor expenditures, maintenance costs, and infrastructure improvement projects to support reliable facility operations.
• Assist in updates and development of standard practices, Change Control Programs, Method of Procedure (MOP), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), and Emergency Recovery Procedure (ERP) documentation consistent with data center operations.
• Administer onsite Critical Facility Work Rules, vendor onboarding and familiarization, safety inspections, administrative policies and procedures, and Scope of Work standards.
• Manage spare parts inventory needs, reporting development, and Life Cycle Replacement Strategy planning for critical systems.
• Provide on-call support (24x7) as required.

Qualifications:

• High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelors Degree preferred
• Technical Degree in Mechanical, HVAC or Electrical Field, military critical equipment training or other related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience as a Critical Facilities Manager or other relevant experience
• Technically proficient in planning and scheduling and exhibit excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication skills, the ability to lead coordination meetings, and actively facilitate progress in order to achieve scheduled goals
• Knowledge of construction planning, mechanical or electrical systems necessary, building controls, fire systems, and security systems preferred
• Knowledge of building automation systems preferred
• Electrical/HVAC certification preferred
• Ability to work cooperatively with internal administration groups, and effectively negotiate with customers and contractors to reach mutually acceptable terms and conditions preferred
• Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project. Knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus

Working Environment: Data Center – The data center work environment is a highly secure, physically demanding, and structured operation, characterized by its loud, controlled temperature conditions and 24/7/365 uptime. The environment demands a high attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills to manage and troubleshoot critical equipment during regular operation and in emergency situations. Lifting up to 50 lbs, regular bending, stooping, climbing and long periods of walking / standing will be required.

Physical Expectations:

• Work may require excessive bending or stooping.
• Employee required to walk long distances repeatedly throughout the day.

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-weso.html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.