Data Center Operations Manager — 24/7 Facility Lead

Bluebird Fiber; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluebird Fiber is seeking a Data Center Facility Manager to ensure the 24x7 operation of our data center. You will manage facility operations, coordinate maintenance, and support sales and service initiatives while liaising with customers, contractors and vendors.

You will lead capacity planning, monitor power and environmental conditions, and oversee budgets and audits. This is a full-time, on-site role based in the Midwest with opportunities to influence data center reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Three years of data center or 24x7 facility operations experience.
• Experience with facility operations, maintenance, and repair.
• Strong communication at multiple levels within an organization.
• Budgetary and financial operations experience desirable.
• Project management experience.
• Formal training in HVAC, UPS, and high voltage systems is desired.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 24x7 operations to ensure reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Develop and update maintenance processes for facilities operations, troubleshooting, testing and maintenance.
• Schedule and document routine maintenance, upgrades, and installations per manufacturer and audit requirements.
• Serve as on-site contact and liaison with customers, vendors and contractors.
• Coordinate service issues, expansions, and capacity planning with stakeholders.
• Monitor electrical and mechanical capacity and optimize reliability and efficiency.
• Prepare annual budgets and manage work orders and expenses.
• Coordinate data center audits and implement recommendations.
• Provide training and support to staff and vendors.
• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures and safety rules.

Skills

Communication skills

Facilities management

Project management

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Customer liaison

Education

Associate degree in facilities management

HVAC/UPS training

Job description

Bluebird Fiber is seeking a Data Center Facility Manager to ensure the 24x7 operation of our data center. You will manage facility operations, coordinate maintenance, and support sales and service initiatives while liaising with customers, contractors and vendors.

You will lead capacity planning, monitor power and environmental conditions, and oversee budgets and audits. This is a full-time, on-site role based in the Midwest with opportunities to influence data center reliability and efficiency.