Data Center Critical Facilities Lead

Wesco; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Commission plan

Benefits package

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Wesco is seeking a Critical Facilities Manager for a 24x7 data center in the United States. You will lead daily operations, manage a team of technicians and vendors, and ensure reliability of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.

You will drive preventive and emergency maintenance, oversee change control, and manage CapEx/OpEx budgets while maintaining safety and compliance. This role emphasizes uptime, efficiency, and strong vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Technical degree in Mechanical, HVAC or Electrical field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in critical facilities management or equivalent.
• Proficiency in planning and scheduling with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and vendor coordination abilities.
• MS Excel, Word, and MS Project proficiency; AutoCAD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site field coordination and project management support for data center operations.
• Manage mission-critical equipment and systems (life safety, mechanical, electrical, plumbing).
• Plan and oversee preventative and emergency maintenance schedules and activities.
• Oversee maintenance providers, subcontractors, and vendors for proper installation and service.
• Troubleshoot emergencies and coordinate resolutions to maintain uptime.
• Report discrepancies and operational trends; support redundancy and cost-saving opportunities.
• Manage facility CapEx/OpEx budgets and infrastructure projects.
• Assist in updates of Change Control Programs, SOPs, MOPs and ERP documentation.

Skills

Planning & Scheduling

Team Leadership

Vendor Management

Troubleshooting

Communication

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Technical Degree in Mechanical/HVAC/Electrical

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Wesco is seeking a Critical Facilities Manager for a 24x7 data center in the United States. You will lead daily operations, manage a team of technicians and vendors, and ensure reliability of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and life-safety systems.

You will drive preventive and emergency maintenance, oversee change control, and manage CapEx/OpEx budgets while maintaining safety and compliance. This role emphasizes uptime, efficiency, and strong vendor coordination.