Manager, Data Center Operations (NY2) (Swing Shift)

IDR, Inc.; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

IDR, Inc. in Secaucus, NJ seeks a Manager, Data Center Operations to lead day-to-day operations of a critical facility supporting high-availability data center environments.

You’ll manage a process-driven team, coordinate vendors and contractors, and ensure the mechanical and electrical infrastructure remains reliable, safe, and compliant. Lead swing-shift onsite operations, mentor staff, oversee contracts, and drive projects end-to-end, including budgeting and scheduling, with after-hours

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in mechanical/electrical operations within critical facilities (data center, hospital, power plant preferred).
• Hands-on expertise with critical infra such as chilled water systems, cooling equipment, HVAC/CRAC/CRAH, BMS/PLC controls, generators, UPS, and fire suppression.
• 3-5 years of people management in a process-driven environment.
• 3-5 years of vendor/service contract management and project management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication and proficiency with Microsoft Office; coordinating contractors and solving problems in real time.

Responsibilities

• Lead swing-shift onsite operations to maintain uptime across critical facility infrastructure.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs.
• Oversee vendor performance and service contracts, ensuring safety, schedule, and specs are met.
• Drive projects from scope through execution, including budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder communication.
• Promote rigorous processes, documentation, and continuous improvement across maintenance programs.

Skills

Mechanical/Electrical Ops

People management

Vendor management

Project management

BMS/PLC controls

Communication skills

Job description

IDR is seeking a Manager, Data Center Operations to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Secaucus, NJ. This role leads day-to-day operations of a critical facility supporting high-availability data center environments within the technology services industry. You’ll manage a process-driven team, coordinate vendors and contractors, and ensure mechanical and electrical infrastructure remains reliable, safe, and compliant.

Position Overview for the Manager, Data Center Operations:

• Lead swing-shift operations (onsite) to maintain uptime and operational readiness across critical facility infrastructure.
• Manage, coach, and develop a team responsible for preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective repairs.
• Oversee vendor performance and service contracts, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and to specification.
• Drive projects from scope through execution, including budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder communication.
• Promote rigorous processes, documentation, and continuous improvement across maintenance programs and operating procedures.

Requirements for the Manager, Data Center Operations:

• 7+ years of experience in mechanical/electrical operations within critical facilities (data center , hospital, power plant preferred), including installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting large commercial/industrial systems.
• Hands‑on expertise with critical infrastructure such as chilled water systems, large centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, heat exchangers, water treatment, VFDs/pumps, HVAC/CRAC/CRAH, humidification, BMS/PLC controls, generators and electrical distribution, UPS systems, and fire suppression systems.
• 3-5 years of people management experience with proven leadership in a process‑driven environment.
• 3-5 years of vendor/service contract management and project management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, time tracking, scheduling, scope development, and contract oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project), and ability to coordinate contractors while solving problems in real time (including after hours as needed).