Job DescriptionTITLE: Critical Facilities Manager
LOCATION:West Des Moines, IA (On-site)
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Provide on-site field coordination supervision and project management support for the operation of a data center.
- Effectively manage a 24x7 site operations team of technical and administrative staff.
- Management of mission critical equipment used to operate and maintain a data center.
- Management of systems and physical environment integration (life safety, mechanical, plumbing, and power related activities and issues).
- Report discrepancies and trends to the operations team and clients.
- Manage preventative and emergency maintenance schedules and procedures for building systems; identify back-up and replacement inventory needs for critical systems.
- Oversee all maintenance schedules and providers.
- Provide on-call support (24x7).
- Assist in updates of standard practices consistent for data center operations and equipment.
- Oversee and coordinate sub-contractors to assure proper installation of equipment and delivery of maintenance services.
- Troubleshoot emergencies, equipment problems, and technical issues, organize and oversee resolutions.
- Provide ongoing technical support, management and oversight of vendors as necessary.
- Completes daily inspections.
- Complete inspections and maintenance. Scheduled maintenance may include, but is not limited to, monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annual equipment maintenance.
- Self-perform numerous Electrical/HVAC preventative maintenance activities including but not limited to:
- Filter changes
- Generator operating tests
- UPS/ATS/STS transfer tests and operation
- Provide field technical support related to redundancy, reliability and maintainability for the data center:
- Current needs
- Long-term objectives and strategic planning
- Primary focus shall be on uptime (99.9999%) and cost saving opportunities
- Supported by Ascent Corporate Engineering group
- Development and implementation of Ascent's Change Control Program
- Method of Procedure (MOP), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), and Emergency Recovery Procedure (ERP) development
- Administrator for onsite Critical Facility Work Rules
- Vendor onboarding and familiarization
- Safety inspections and adherence to Ascent safety policies.
- Administrative policies/procedures
- Scope of Work standards
- Spare parts management
- Reporting development
- Life Cycle Replacement Strategy
Qualifications- 5+ years of experience as a Critical Facilities Manager or other relevant experience
- BS or Technical Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Field or other related field preferred.
- Knowledge of construction planning, mechanical or electrical systems necessary, building controls, fire systems, and security systems.
- Knowledge of building automation systems.
- Possess Electrical/HVAC certifications (preferred)
- Candidate must be technically proficient in planning and scheduling, and exhibit excellent organizational skills.
- Candidate must possess strong communication skills, the ability to lead coordination meetings and actively facilitate progress in order to achieve scheduled goals.
- Candidate must have people skills, good judgment, and flexibility
- Qualified candidate will be able to work cooperatively with internal administration groups, and effectively contend with customers and contractors to reach mutually acceptable terms and conditions.
- Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project. Knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus.
Additional InformationThis position reports to the Director, Client Site Operations.
All interested candidates should apply through the ad or visit www.ascentcorp.com and select the Why Ascent/Careers tab to apply for the position.
Ascent, LLC offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life insurance, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, casual work environment and more.
