Data Center Campus Director (Relocation Assistance Available)

Serverfarm; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Serverfarm is seeking a Campus Director of Data Center Operations to oversee one or more campus locations in the Southwest. You will drive safe, reliable, compliant operations, manage budgets, and lead a cross-functional team across operations, engineering, security, and facilities.

You will own uptime, risk management, and vendor performance, delivering outstanding service to customers and stakeholders while leading continuous improvement initiatives in a hyperscale environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in data center or mission-critical operations.
• 5+ years of senior leadership or site management experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Proven budget and vendor management experience.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in hyperscale or colocation environments.
• Familiarity with Tier III / Tier IV standards.
• Experience supporting large-scale expansions.
• Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, CFM, or CEM.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for all data‑center campus operations.
• Maintain 24x7 operational readiness and accountability for uptime and life safety.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of mission‑critical infrastructure systems.
• Ensure adherence to maintenance programs, MOPs, and EOPs.
• Own campus‑level OPEX and CAPEX budgets and financial forecasting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop site leadership and operations staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements.
• Serve as senior site representative for customers and stakeholders.
• Oversee vendor performance, contracts, and service delivery.
• Establish KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Operations leadership

Safety compliance

Data center operations

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business, or related field

Job description

Role Overview

The Campus Director of Data Center Operations has full operational, financial, and leadership accountability for one or more data‑center campuses onsite in the Southwest Region. This role is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operations of mission‑critical infrastructure while delivering exceptional service to customers and stakeholders. The Campus Director provides strategic leadership across operations, engineering, security, facilities, and vendor partners to maintain uptime, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for all data‑center campus operations.
• Maintain 24x7 operational readiness and accountability for uptime and life safety.
• Oversee operation and maintenance of mission‑critical infrastructure systems.
• Ensure adherence to maintenance programs, MOPs, and EOPs.
• Own campus‑level OPEX and CAPEX budgets and financial forecasting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop site leadership and operations staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and environmental requirements.
• Serve as senior site representative for customers and stakeholders.
• Oversee vendor performance, contracts, and service delivery.
• Establish KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in data center or mission‑critical operations.
• 5+ years of senior leadership or site management experience.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Proven budget and vendor management experience.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Experience in hyperscale or colocation environments.
• Familiarity with Tier III / Tier IV standards.
• Experience supporting large‑scale expansions.
• Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, CFM, or CEM.

Compensation

The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.

Additional Information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn't an exact match to the job description.