Operations Manager

Piper Companies; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k with ADP

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Piper Companies is seeking an Operations Manager to support data center infrastructure projects across Northern Virginia with hybrid work. The role partners with leadership to drive project execution, oversee team growth, and manage day-to-day operations on multiple active projects.

You will lead foremen, technicians, and field teams; coordinate vendors; monitor performance; and implement continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data center operations, construction, or project leadership.
• Experience supporting hyperscale data centers (Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure (cabling, fiber, racks, cabinets).
• Experience leading field teams (foremen/technicians).
• Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support execution and delivery of data center infrastructure projects.
• Manage scheduling, workforce planning, and onboarding activities.
• Lead and develop superintendents, foremen, technicians, and field teams.
• Coordinate vendor partners, resources, and project priorities.
• Partner with leadership on operational planning and upcoming projects.
• Monitor project performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Project leadership

Workforce planning

Team development

Communication

Job description

Piper Companies is seeking an Operations Manager to support data center infrastructure projects throughout Northern Virgina through hybrid work. This individual will partner closely with leadership to drive project execution, oversee team growth, and support day-to-day operations across multiple active projects.

Responsibilities of the Operations Manager:

• Support execution and delivery of data center infrastructure projects.
• Manage scheduling, workforce planning, and onboarding activities.
• Lead and develop superintendents, foremen, technicians, and field teams.
• Coordinate vendor partners, resources, and project priorities.
• Partner with leadership on operational planning and upcoming projects.
• Monitor project performance and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications of the Operations Manager:

• 5+ years of data center operations, construction, or project leadership experience.
• Experience supporting Microsoft, Oracle, AWS, or similar hyperscale data center environments.
• Strong knowledge of data center infrastructure, including cabling, fiber, racks, and cabinets.
• Experience leading foremen, technicians, or large field teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Compensation of the Operations Manager:

• Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 (based on experience)
• Comprehensive benefit package; Cigna Medical,Cigna Dental, Vision, 401k w/ ADP, PTO, paid holidays, Sick Leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on October 12, 2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords: Operations Manager, Data Center Operations, Data Center Infrastructure, Data Center Construction, Mission Critical Facilities, Hyperscale Data Centers, Microsoft Data Centers, AWS Data Centers, Oracle Data Centers, Structured Cabling, Fiber Optics, Fiber Infrastructure, Rack and Stack, Server Racks, Cabinets, Network Infrastructure, Technical Operations, Construction Operations, Workforce Planning, Field Operations, Team Leadership, Superintendent Management, Foreman Management, Project Execution, Vendor Management, Resource Planning, Critical Infrastructure, Data Center Projects.

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