Data Center Controls Manager - Operations

Prime Data Centers

• $150K — $175K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in managing BMS, EPMS, and DCIM systems
  • Strong background in troubleshooting and incident response for controls-related issues
  • Expertise in controls architecture, integration, and automation
  • Proven ability to lead optimization projects for facility efficiency
  • Experience in developing operational documentation and change management records

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of BMS, EPMS, and DCIM systems across multiple facilities
  • Ensure reliability and accuracy of all controls systems and monitoring platforms
  • Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for controls issues
  • Support critical operations during equipment failures and emergencies
  • Manage controls standards and governance for BAS/BMS/EPMS/DCIM systems
  • Coordinate with contractors and vendors during project implementation
  • Analyze operational trends to identify efficiency improvement opportunities

Benefits

  • 401k fully vested upon enrollment with up to a 4% employer match
  • 100% employee premiums paid for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
  • Paid Time Off and Sick time
  • Annual performance bonus program
Full Job Description
About the role

The Controls Manager is responsible for the operational performance, maintenance, reliability, and strategic development of Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), and related controls platforms across Prime Data Centers' portfolio. The role partners with Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Commissioning, and Operations teams to ensure mission-critical systems operate safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Prime standards.

What you'll do

Operations & Reliability

  • Oversee day-to-day operation of BMS, EPMS, and DCIM systems across multiple data center facilities.
  • Ensure all controls systems, integrations, and monitoring platforms operate reliably and accurately.
  • Lead troubleshooting, incident response, root-cause analysis, and corrective action efforts for controls-related issues.
  • Support critical facility operations and provide technical guidance during equipment failures and emergency events.

Controls Leadership

  • Manage controls standards, procedures, and governance for BAS/BMS/EPMS/DCIM systems.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for controls architecture, integration, automation, and monitoring platforms.
  • Lead modifications and optimization projects to improve facility efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
  • Develop and maintain operational documentation, test procedures, MOPs, and change management records.

Project & Commissioning Support

  • Support new construction, phased expansions, retrofits, and facility upgrades from a controls perspective.
  • Review controls designs, sequences of operation, network architectures, points lists, and equipment submittals.
  • Participate in commissioning activities and validate controls performance during startup and turnover.
  • Coordinate contractors, vendors, and integrators during implementation and maintenance activities.

Continuous Improvement

  • Analyze operational trends, alarms, power utilization, and system performance metrics.
  • Identify opportunities for automation, energy reduction, and operational efficiency improvements.
  • Support implementation of emerging technologies and enhancements to Prime's controls standards.

Qualifications

Required

Operations & Reliability

  • Oversee day-to-day operation of BMS, EPMS, and DCIM systems across multiple data center facilities.
  • Ensure all controls systems, integrations, and monitoring platforms operate reliably and accurately.
  • Lead troubleshooting, incident response, root-cause analysis, and corrective action efforts for controls-related issues.
  • Support critical facility operations and provide technical guidance during equipment failures and emergency events.

Controls Leadership

  • Manage controls standards, procedures, and governance for BAS/BMS/EPMS/DCIM systems.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for controls architecture, integration, automation, and monitoring platforms.
  • Lead modifications and optimization projects to improve facility efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
  • Develop and maintain operational documentation, test procedures, MOPs, and change management records.

Project & Commissioning Support

  • Support new construction, phased expansions, retrofits, and facility upgrades from a controls perspective.
  • Review controls designs, sequences of operation, network architectures, points lists, and equipment submittals.
  • Participate in commissioning activities and validate controls performance during startup and turnover.
  • Coordinate contractors, vendors, and integrators during implementation and maintenance activities.

Continuous Improvement

  • Analyze operational trends, alarms, power utilization, and system performance metrics.
  • Identify opportunities for automation, energy reduction, and operational efficiency improvements.
  • Support implementation of emerging technologies and enhancements to Prime's controls standards.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range from $150-175k along with an annual performance bonus program
  • 401k fully vested upon enrollment, up to a 4% employer match
  • 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
  • Paid Time Off + Sick time

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

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