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# Data Center Facilities Manager

- **Company:** Preston. INC
- **Location:** Kansas City, MO, United States
- **Salary:** $110,000.0 - $120,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, Data Centers, Operational Systems
- **Published:** September 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=1700adfe42110b06

## About the Role

Are you an experienced facilities professional ready to take the next step in your data center career?

Do you have the technical expertise to maintain a mission-critical facility - and the leadership skills to build and develop a high-performing operations team?, * Experience working within a data center or similarly critical 24/7 environment

 * Previous experience as a Data Center Facilities Manager, Critical Facilities Manager, Operations Manager or experienced Lead Technician
 * Strong knowledge of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure
 * Experience with UPS systems, generators, switchgear, electrical distribution, HVAC, chillers and fire-suppression systems
 * Proven experience managing maintenance activities, vendors, incidents and operational procedures
 * The ability to lead and develop technicians while remaining technically credible
 * Strong client-facing communication and relationship-management skills
 * A calm, solutions-focused approach to operational challenges and emergency situations
 * A degree or technical background in electrical engineering, facilities management or a related discipline is preferred
 * Electrical qualifications or licensing would be advantageous

Direct data center experience is preferred. However, strong facilities professionals from other mission-critical environments - including hospitals, semiconductor facilities, telecommunications infrastructure and military operations - are also encouraged to apply.

## Description

An established mission-critical infrastructure organization is hiring a Data Center Facilities Manager in the Kansas City area. As the first key appointment within a growing facilities operations team, you'll take ownership of the site, help shape its operational structure and play a central role in hiring the technicians who will support you.

This is an opportunity to lead from the front. You'll serve as the senior on-site contact, overseeing uptime, critical infrastructure, maintenance, vendors, operational procedures and client delivery within an environment where your decisions will have a direct and visible impact.

What You'll Be Doing

 * Take ownership of the safe, reliable and efficient operation of a mission-critical data center
 * Serve as the primary on-site contact for the client and key stakeholders
 * Help build, lead and develop the facilities operations team
 * Maintain uptime across critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure
 * Coordinate preventive, corrective and emergency maintenance
 * Manage incidents, technical escalations and emergency response
 * Oversee specialist vendors, contractors and service providers
 * Manage site access, security requirements and operational compliance
 * Maintain accurate documentation and ensure the facility remains audit-ready
 * Develop, review and implement SOPs, MOPs and EOPs
 * Support future infrastructure upgrades and evolving site requirements
 * Promote a culture of safety, accountability and continuous improvement