Facilities Manager

Colovore; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)

10 paid company holidays

401(k) plan

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative, inclusive culture

Job summary

Colovore is seeking a hands-on Facilities Manager to ensure our data center facilities operate at peak performance, uptime, and safety standards. You will oversee maintenance, repair, and readiness of electrical, mechanical, and cooling systems while leading the Operations Engineering team and ensuring high-quality customer support.

In this role you will develop staff, manage budgets, coordinate with engineering and security teams, and drive continuous improvement to reliability and efficiency

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in facilities management, preferably in data centers or critical infrastructure.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience leading technical teams.
• Familiarity with liquid cooling systems and high-density data center operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, maintenance, and repair of critical facility systems (electrical, mechanical, cooling, fire suppression, security).
• Manage preventive maintenance programs to ensure system reliability and maximum uptime.
• Monitor facility performance via BMS and CMMS, respond to alerts, coordinate corrective actions.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Operations Engineers, providing guidance on technical work, safety procedures, and customer interactions.
• Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and provide training and mentorship for the operations team.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, vendors, and service providers, ensuring work meets quality and safety standards.
• Lead incident response for facility-related outages or emergencies; document incidents and corrective measures.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, equipment specifications, SOPs, and compliance logs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Security teams on capacity planning, upgrades, and operational improvements.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and local/state/federal codes and standards.
• Support construction and retrofit projects, including review of designs, schedules, and commissioning plans.
• Develop and manage facilities operating budgets and capital expenditure plans.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.

Skills

Data center operations

Electrical & mechanical systems

Leadership & mentoring

Vendor management

Safety compliance

Incident response

Budgeting & cost control

Project coordination

BMS & CMMS systems

Technical documentation

Tools

BMS

CMMS

Job description

Colovore is the leader in ultra-high-density, liquid-cooled AI colocation data centers for the deployment of AI inference, SuperPod , and AI factory applications and solutions. With facilities featuring power densities of 17-500+ kilowatts per cabinet, we are expanding quickly and building a national footprint of modern, hyper-efficient, high-density data centers to serve F500 enterprises and startups. The company was acquired by King Street in 2024, who provides real estate development expertise and secured $925 million funding to accelerate its national expansion. Join our team and play a critical role as we scale for rapid growth. You can be a game-changer at Colovore .

Role Overview

We’re seeking a hands-on Facilities Manager who will ensure our data center facilities operate at peak performance, uptime, and safety standards. This role will oversee the maintenance, repair, and operational readiness of critical infrastructure including electrical, mechanical, and cooling systems. The Facilities Manager will also manage and develop the Operations Engineering team, ensuring smooth execution of day-to-day facility operations, high-quality customer support, and professional growth of team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, maintenance, and repair of critical facility systems (electrical, mechanical, cooling, fire suppression, security).
• Manage preventive maintenance programs to ensure system reliability andmaximumuptime.
• Monitor facility performance via BMS and CMMS systems, respond to alerts, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Operations Engineers, providing guidance on technical work, safety procedures, and customer interactions.
• Conduct performance reviews, set goals, and provide training and mentorship for the operations team.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, vendors, and service providers, ensuring work meets quality and safety standards.
• Lead incident response for facility-related outages or emergencies; document incidents and corrective measures.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, equipment specifications, SOPs, and compliance logs.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and Security teams on capacity planning, upgrades, and operational improvements.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and local/state/federal codes and standards.
• Support construction and retrofit projects, including review of designs, schedules, and commissioning plans.
• Develop and managefacilitiesoperating budgets and capital expenditure plans.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.

Key Skills

• Critical Infrastructure Management:Operateand maintain data center MEP systems with high availability requirements.
• Preventive & Corrective Maintenance: Develop and manage maintenance schedules to prevent downtime.
• People Management: Lead, coach, and evaluate team performance; foster engagement and accountability.
• Vendor & Contractor Management: Negotiate contracts, supervise work, and ensure service level compliance.
• Compliance & Safety:ApplyOSHA, NFPA, and industry safety practices in daily operations.
• Incident Response & Troubleshooting: Lead resolution efforts for equipment failures or environmental alarms.
• Budget Management: Plan and track facility operating expenses and capital projects.
• Project Coordination: Support design, installation, and commissioning of facility upgrades.
• BMS & CMMS Systems: Monitor and manage facility performance using automated systems.
• Technical Documentation:Maintainaccurateprocedures, drawings, and logs.

Required Experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience in facilities management, preferably in data centers, critical infrastructure, or high-tech environments.
• Proven hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical systems in mission-critical settings.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience leading technical teams.
• Familiarity with liquid cooling systems and high-density data center operations is a plus.

What Success Looks Like

• Continuous uptime and reliability of all critical systems.
• Operations Engineers are well-trained, engaged, anddeliveringhigh-quality customer support.
• Facility operations meet or exceed compliance, safety, and performance standards.
• Maintenance and upgrade projects delivered on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption.
• Clear, up-to-date documentation and SOPs aremaintained.
• Strong collaboration with internal teams and external vendors.
• Proactive identification and implementation of operational improvements.

Why You’ll Love Working at Colovore

At Colovore, we believe great work happens when people feel supported, trusted, and empowered. We offer a competitive and thoughtful benefits package designed to support your health, growth, and life outside of work, including:

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) to support flexibility, rest, and work-life balance
• 10 paid company holidaysand paid sick leave
• 401(k) plan with company participation
• Professional development opportunities and learning support
• Collaborative, inclusive culture where your work makes a real impact

If you’re excited to build meaningful infrastructure, solve complex challenges, and grow with a team that values both performance and people, we’d love to hear from you.

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