Critical Systems Manager - Mission Critical

Big-D Companies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental premiums paid for you

HSA with Employer Contribution

PTO & Holidays

401k with match

Life Insurance & Disability paid for

Supplemental Benefits available

Company Vehicle

Job summary

Big-D Mission Critical is seeking an experienced Critical Systems Manager to oversee large, high‑tech construction projects across multiple sites.

This role manages mechanical, electrical, alarms, controls, containment, communications, and conveyance systems, coordinating with clients, consultants, and trade partners to ensure successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in mission critical or data center construction.
• Strong systems integration experience.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, fire protection, building controls, and communications systems.
• IST and Tier III/IV facilities experience preferred.
• Effective project management and ability to handle multiple tasks

Responsibilities

• Oversees integration of electrical, mechanical, and controls systems.
• Reviews SOPs and MOPs for redundancy and operational risk.
• Develop and implement management plans, schedules, and procedures.
• Manage and develop construction teams for each scope of work.
• Manage the planning and construction processes for critical systems.
• Leads teams to maximize contributions and development of each team member.
• Exhibits strong commitment to customer service.
• Oversees and provides input regarding all issues that require risk management.
• Solution-oriented troubleshooting and contingency planning.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and trade partners throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Systems integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

MS Office

Tools

CxAlloy

Job description

Critical Systems Manager - Mission Critical

• Posted on September 13, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Salt Lake City, UT 84101, USA

• All Big D Roles
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: CRITI004034

Description

Big-D Mission Critical is searching for an experienced and dynamic Critical Systems Manager. This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career with a company dedicated to being the most sought-after in the industry. We value and hire exceptional, hard-working, lifelong learners who thrive in a culture of growth, innovation, purpose, and fulfillment.

This position can be based in Salt Lake City, UT, Reno, NV or in a traveling role.

The Critical Systems Manager will be skilled and experienced with overseeing the large teams on large scale and highly technical construction projects with specific responsibilities managing critical systems such as mechanical, electrical, alarms, controls, containment, communications, and conveyance. This role ensures effective collaboration and successful outcomes for data center clients, consultants, trade partners, and team members.

Education/Experience Requirements

• 5+ years mission critical or data center construction
• Strong systems integration experience
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, fire protection, building controls, and communications systems
• Strong understanding of industry standards and guidelines related to construction and commissioning
• Integrated Systems Testing (IST) is preferred
• Tier III / Tier IV facilities is preferred
• CxAlloy is preferred
• Effective project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders including clients, user groups, and commissioning agents
• Proficient use of all Microsoft Office programs

Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned to meet business and project needs)

• Oversees integration of electrical, mechanical, and controls systems
• Reviews SOPs and MOPs for redundancy and operational risk
• Develop and implement management plans, schedules, and procedures
• Manage and develop construction teams for each scope of work
• Manage the planning and construction processes for critical systems
• Leads teams in such a way to maximize contributions and development of each team member
• Exhibits strong commitment to customer service
• Oversees and provides input regarding all issues that require risk management
• Solution-oriented troubleshooting
• Develops contingency plans to mitigate potential risks to projects
• Lead teams in such a way to maximize the contributions of each team member
• Understands prime contracts and subcontract agreements
• Negotiates subcontract modifications with subcontractors to manage risk
• Provide detailed contractual interpretations to team regarding prime contracts and subcontract agreements
• Ability to recognize project issues and timely acquire/coordinate resources to support project team
• Provides overall administration and technical direction
• Coach, monitor and enforce, along with project team, safety standards to maintain safe working environment for all employees and site visitors
• Holds team members accountable during all aspects of the project
• Understanding of design process and able to provide quality control review of plans/specifications
• Directs, guides, assists, plans and supports the design team
• Ensures project team is performing all tasks efficiently and adjusts when necessary
• Clearly, concisely and timely documents all changes or deviations from the contract documents including notifying the Owner and design team of potential issues
• Proficient in technical writing
• Assist in developing prequalified subcontractor lists, review qualifications, and award subcontracts
• Ensures prime and subcontractor contractual requirements are met prior to performing work
• Responsible to provide technical and procedural construction direction to internal and external shareholders
• Provide prompt and accurate reporting of all required costs, changes, schedules and insurance data
• Review and approval of change orders
• Understand, develop, and maintain schedules
• Proactively monitor the progress of the schedule
• Work with project team and trade partners to ensure schedule milestones are achieved
• Proactively mitigate foreseen constraints, and assist in implementing plans to maintain or recover schedules
• Communicate unresolved constraints and impacts in a timely manner as well as plans to mitigate impacts
• Collaborate with user groups to ensure a smooth transition from construction to operation
• Manage job closeout process
• 100% Medical & Dental premiums paid for employee and family
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• PTO & Holidays
• 401k with match
• Life Insurance & Disability paid for
• Supplemental Benefits available
• Company Vehicle

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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