Data Center Facilities Lead

US AMR-Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, Dental & Vision care

Paid parental leave

Paid time off

Daily Pay

Job summary

JLL is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer for Data Center Facilities in LaGrange, GA. You will partner with the Chief Engineer to oversee facility operations, mentor technical staff, and optimize reliability across power, cooling, and network systems.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in data center operations, knowledge of data center infrastructure, relevant certifications (CDCP/DCPRO), and a willingness to support 24x7 on-call duties. PE license preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data center operations and management.
• Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure including power distribution, cooling systems, and network architecture.
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices (ASHRAE, TIA, Uptime Institute).
• Valid certification in at least one relevant area (e.g., CDCP, DCPRO, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the management and coordination of data center facility operations and maintenance activities.
• Supervising and mentoring technical staff, including engineers, technicians, and contractors.
• Monitoring and analyzing critical systems performance, including power, cooling, and network infrastructure.
• Developing and implementing preventive maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with safety, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Participating in capacity planning and infrastructure upgrade projects.
• Responding to and managing critical incidents and emergency situations.
• Preparing technical reports, documentation, and presentations for management and clients.
• Be the first point of contact for service impacting events involving the electrical distribution system.
• Assist the team in troubleshooting and mitigating incidents.
• Assist in the creation of root cause analysis (RCAs).
• Be available for after- hours support regarding the electrical distribution systems.
• This includes 24x7 responses.

Skills

Data center operations

Power distribution

Cooling systems

Network architecture

Leadership

Building automation

Facility management software

CDCP

DCPRO

Driver's license

Tools

Facility management software

Building automation systems

Job description

JLL is seeking an Assistant Chief Engineer for Data Center Facilities in LaGrange, GA. You will partner with the Chief Engineer to oversee facility operations, mentor technical staff, and optimize reliability across power, cooling, and network systems.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in data center operations, knowledge of data center infrastructure, relevant certifications (CDCP/DCPRO), and a willingness to support 24x7 on-call duties. PE license preferred but not required.