Facility Manager

Aligned Data Centers, LLC; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aligned Data Centers, LLC is looking for an experienced Facility Manager to coordinate and supervise the 24x7 operations of our buildings in Northlake, Illinois. This role requires overseeing building systems, critical facilities equipment, and ensuring efficient operations while managing teams effectively.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in facilities management, with a commitment to customer service and safety. Responsibilities include staff training, maintenance oversight, compliance with regulations, and responding to emergencies. Strong skills in AutoCAD and MS Office are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience overseeing building systems and equipment.
• Professional licenses preferred for electrical or mechanical.
• Knowledge of codes, regulations, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise 24x7 operations of facility.
• Lead hiring, training, and management of operations personnel.
• Evaluate and monitor maintenance and incident handling.

Skills

Building systems management

Critical facilities equipment oversight

Knowledge of codes and regulations

Proficient in AutoCAD

Customer service commitment

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Education

Professional licenses (electrical and mechanical)

Minimum five years in facilities management

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

AutoCAD

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.The Facility Manager coordinates and supervises the 24x7 operations of one or more buildings. The FM will oversee the operations and sustainability of building systems, critical facilities equipment and other support equipment including building management systems, fire/life safety, plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems, and equipment. This role may require after-hours support as needed to sustain 24x7 operations and our teams. Ability to collaborate and partner with cross functional teams within Aligned required.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Facilitate coordination and supervision of all mechanical/electrical operations, maintenance, and energy management programs within a critical facilities environment.Ensure conformance with all change control development, approvals, and execution.Assist in the hiring, training, and management of operations personnel on site.Leads the company culture via mentoring of operations personnel in career and personal development.Support the scheduling, development and execution for all preventive maintenance, contracted maintenance, and general maintenance.Review and approve change requests, MOPs, SOPS, and EOPs.Continuous evaluation of all building systems to ensure efficient operations.Enforce safe work responsibilities and safety procedures capabilities of critical facilities employees and contractors.Evaluate, assign, and monitor the maintenance, operations, and incident handling of critical facilities employees and contractors.Foster partnerships via routine communication with customers and vendors.Partner with internal departments to support sales tours, customer fit outs, customer events, sustainability & safety initiatives, capital projects and audits.Assist in developing, managing, and forecasting OPEX and CAPEX budget for the facility.First responder in site escalation to emergency situations (i.e., fire, evacuation, equipment failure etc.) and customer concerns.Assist with maintaining inventory control programs/purchase parts and supplies.Ensure compliance with applicable codes, requisitions, government agencies and directives as relates to building operations.Primary technical resource for building specifics in all facility & operational facets. Thorough understanding of deployed Aligned product & infrastructure.Key stakeholder in evaluating Aligned’s processes to ensure continuous improvement and innovation.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:This role will manage a team to include Leads, CFT’s and CFMT’s (hiring, time & attendance, performance and scheduling)QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum five years of increased responsibility and oversight of building systems and critical facilities equipment.Professional licenses strongly preferred (electrical and mechanical licenses)Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex project documents, AutoCAD, Visio, and PDF documents.Ability to project manage effectively.Ability to develop installation standards and project tracking/management documents.Ability to effectively respond, verbally or written, to sensitive issues, complex inquiries, or complaints.Requires a high level of commitment to customer service, whether co-workers or clients.Requires knowledge of all applicable rules, laws, codes, regulations and ordinances in performing data/communications and MEP projects.Ability to estimate cost of client installations and other assigned projects. Cost tracking for projects.Knowledge of purchase order requests process and invoice tracking.Ability to analyze and solve problems involving several options with limited information.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form and to work independently.Demonstrate ability to work well under pressure with a proactive approach to unusual occurrences.Requires good organizational skills, attention to detail and an openness to new ideas and procedures.MSOffice applications. i.e., Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.Occasional travel may be required for training and/or to support other business-related requests.