Data Center Critical Facilities Operations Lead

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 125,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Job summary

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. seeks a Manager, Critical Facilities Operations to oversee the operational integrity of electrical, mechanical, and monitoring systems across a high-availability data center.

The role includes budgeting, contractor coordination, and ensuring regulatory compliance while maintaining uptime. You will lead a team of technicians, implement preventive maintenance, and work with construction and regional teams to test and commission new systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 7–10 years' progressive data center/critical facilities experience with at least three years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA/NEC and related codes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CFOps operational integrity, commissioning and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate contractors for daily operations and maintenance (UPS, generators, switchgear, chillers).
• Develop and manage annual budgets with CFOps leadership.
• Lead data center construction commissioning and testing of new systems.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance schedules and improve efficiency.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Leadership

Cost optimization

Budget management

NFPA knowledge

Data center monitoring

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Data center monitoring systems

Job description

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. seeks a Manager, Critical Facilities Operations to oversee the operational integrity of electrical, mechanical, and monitoring systems across a high-availability data center.

The role includes budgeting, contractor coordination, and ensuring regulatory compliance while maintaining uptime. You will lead a team of technicians, implement preventive maintenance, and work with construction and regional teams to test and commission new systems.