Hybrid Data Center Controls & Automation Manager

Prime Data Centers; Elk Grove Village (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus program

401(k) employer match

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Prime Data Centers seeks a Data Center Controls Manager to optimize BMS, EPMS, and DCIM across multiple facilities. You will ensure reliable, integrated controls, lead troubleshooting and incident response, and guide upgrades to improve efficiency and reliability.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Commissioning, and Operations teams to implement standards and document change control.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and optimizing BMS/EPMS/DCIM platforms across multiple facilities.
• Strong troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and incident response skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain operating docs, MOPs, and change management records.
• Excellent collaboration with Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Commissioning, and Operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of BMS, EPMS, and DCIM systems across multiple data center facilities.
• Ensure controls systems operate reliably and accurately.
• Lead troubleshooting, incident response, and corrective actions for controls-related issues.
• Support critical facility operations and provide technical guidance during equipment failures and emergencies.
• Manage controls standards, procedures, and governance for BAS/BMS/EPMS/DCIM systems.
• Serve as SME for controls architecture, integration, automation, and monitoring platforms.
• Lead projects to improve facility efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and integrators during implementation and maintenance activities.
• Analyze operational trends, alarms, power utilization, and system performance metrics.
• Identify opportunities for automation and energy reduction.

Job description

Prime Data Centers seeks a Data Center Controls Manager to optimize BMS, EPMS, and DCIM across multiple facilities. You will ensure reliable, integrated controls, lead troubleshooting and incident response, and guide upgrades to improve efficiency and reliability.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Commissioning, and Operations teams to implement standards and document change control.