Data Center Facilities Operations Leader

T5 Data Centers; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

T5 Data Centers is seeking an experienced Facilities Operations Manager to lead the on-site electrical and mechanical teams, uphold safety standards, and ensure reliable data center performance. You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, coordinate with customers and T5 leadership, and serve as the on-call point for 24x7 operations.

This role emphasizes leadership, compliance, and operational excellence within a mission-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience in mission critical environments.
• Minimum 5 years direct management of non-exempt shift-based employees.
• Technical school with emphasis on mission-critical operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Electrical and Mechanical teams on site.
• Drive safety, reliability, and policy compliance across the data center.
• Oversee budgeting, invoices, and financial planning for the site.

Skills

Facilities management

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Data center operations

CMMS

Budgeting

Vendor management

On-call 24x7

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field

5+ years mission-critical management experience

Technical school background (mission-critical ops)

Job description

T5 Data Centers is seeking an experienced Facilities Operations Manager to lead the on-site electrical and mechanical teams, uphold safety standards, and ensure reliable data center performance. You will drive continuous improvement, manage budgets, coordinate with customers and T5 leadership, and serve as the on-call point for 24x7 operations.

This role emphasizes leadership, compliance, and operational excellence within a mission-critical environment.