Data Center Manager

ServerFarm; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401k

Health, dental & vision coverage

Job summary

Serverfarm is hiring an experienced Data Center Operations Manager to lead maintenance and operations of its hyperscale facilities in Washington state. You will direct critical facilities activities, manage a team, and ensure safety, reliability, and capacity targets are met.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years in critical facilities with at least 3 years in a managerial role, strong MEP knowledge, and solid communication skills to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years in critical facilities operations within a hyperscale environment, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Experience maintaining all relevant mechanical and electrical equipment to defined criteria.
• Understanding of the critical facilities environment and working restrictions.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and operation of data center facilities.
• Provide leadership, management, and development ensuring operational commitments are met and exceeded.
• Support SFCFS teams and stakeholders with technical input to enhance the credibility of the company.
• Safety of all SFCFS personnel and equipment onsite.
• Ownership of MEP operations across Serverfarm Data Center.
• Ensure MEP plant and distribution infrastructure is operated and maintained safely and per manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Coordinate with Construction & Project teams to meet statutory and mandatory requirements.
• Ensure site MEP infrastructure operates within defined capacity standards.
• Ensure all activities on site conform to Serverfarm Policies and Guidelines.

Skills

Critical facilities ops

Managerial experience

MEP knowledge

MS Office

Communication skills

Prioritization under pressure

Job description

Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries. We’re revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the world’s leading technology and hyperscale companies. With Manulife Investment Management’s acquisition in 2023 and our award‑winning InCommand platform we’re positioned for explosive growth as AI adoption and cloud migration drive unprecedented demand for data center capacity.

A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the world’s data is managed and secured. As we target 4x growth over the next four years, you’ll have unprecedented opportunities to take on new challenges, develop cutting‑edge skills, and grow your career across our expanding global operations.

Join our team of innovators and help shape the future of sustainable data centers while building a career without boundaries.

Key Accountabilities

• Oversee the maintenance and operation of data center facilities.
• Provide leadership, management, and development ensuring operational commitments are met and exceeded.
• Support SFCFS teams and other stakeholders in the delivery of all services within the scope of the role, and provide shoulder to shoulder technical service input as required in order to enhance the credibility of the company
• Safety of all SFCFS personnel and equipment onsite.
• Ownership of MEP operations across Serverfarm Data Center.
• Ensure that all MEP plant and distribution infrastructure is operated and maintained in a safe manner, to best industry practice and within manufacturers recommendations.
• Work with the Construction & Project team to ensure Serverfarm Data Center’s site meets all required statutory and mandatory requirements.
• Ensure all site MEP infrastructure operates within defined capacity standards.
• Ensure all activities on site are carried out in accordance with Serverfarm Company Policies and Guidelines.

Required Skills

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in critical facilities operations within a hyperscale environment, with at least 3 years in a managerial role
• Experience in maintaining all relevant mechanical and electrical equipment to clearly defined criteria
• An understanding of the critical facilities environment, and the working restrictions applicable to such environments
• Familiar with the use of Microsoft Office applications
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work under pressure, with changing, and often conflicting, priorities to meet deadlines

$120,000 - $160,000 a year

Serverfarm is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace and offers paid time off, paid holidays, 401k and FULL coverage medical, dental and vision. Our compensation philosophy rewards employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned with the company’s goals and strategic initiatives.

The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn’t an exact match to the job description.

The listed salary range for this position is an estimate based on the competitive job market. Final compensation will be based on your own individual skills, experience, and location.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this role. They are not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities and duties. We encourage you to apply even if your experience isn’t an exact match to the job description.