Data Center Critical Facilities Manager – On-Site, 24/7

Ascent LLC.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 99,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

401(k) plan

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Ascent, LLC is seeking a Critical Facilities Manager in Philadelphia, PA, to lead on-site operations for a data center. This role requires coordinating a 24x7 operations team and managing mission-critical equipment and life-safety systems to ensure uptime and reliability.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience, a mechanical or electrical degree, and proficiency with AutoCAD, MS Excel, Word, and MS Project.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Critical Facilities Manager or similar role.
• Knowledge of building automation systems and life safety, fire, and security systems.
• Strong planning, scheduling, and organizational skills; ability to lead meetings.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site field coordination supervision for data center operations.
• Manage a 24x7 site operations team of technical and administrative staff.
• Oversee maintenance schedules for critical systems and coordinate subcontractors.
• Troubleshoot emergencies and coordinate resolutions with vendors.
• Develop and enforce change control procedures (MOP, SOP, ERP).
• Report discrepancies and trends to operations and clients.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Project

AutoCAD

Education

BS or Technical Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Ascent, LLC is seeking a Critical Facilities Manager in Philadelphia, PA, to lead on-site operations for a data center. This role requires coordinating a 24x7 operations team and managing mission-critical equipment and life-safety systems to ensure uptime and reliability.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of relevant experience, a mechanical or electrical degree, and proficiency with AutoCAD, MS Excel, Word, and MS Project.