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# Critical Facilities Manager - Data Center

- **Company:** WESCO
- **Location:** Chesterfield, MO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD, Data Centers, Microsoft Project
- **Published:** October 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3481012557&tx=FR6764FFI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* High School Degree or Equivalent required; Bachelors Degree preferred
 * Technical Degree in Mechanical, HVAC or Electrical Field, military critical equipment training or other related field preferred
 * 5+ years of experience as a Critical Facilities Manager or other relevant experience
 * Technically proficient in planning and scheduling and exhibit excellent organizational skills
 * Strong communication skills, the ability to lead coordination meetings, and actively facilitate progress in order to achieve scheduled goals
 * Knowledge of construction planning, mechanical or electrical systems necessary, building controls, fire systems, and security systems preferred
 * Knowledge of building automation systems preferred
 * Electrical/HVAC certification preferred
 * Ability to work cooperatively with internal administration groups, and effectively negotiate with customers and contractors to reach mutually acceptable terms and conditions preferred
 * Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word, MS Project. Knowledge of AutoCAD is a plus

Working Environment: Data Center - The data center work environment is a highly secure, physically demanding, and structured operation, characterized by its loud, controlled temperature conditions and 24/7/365 uptime. The environment demands a high attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills to manage and troubleshoot critical equipment during regular operation and in emergency situations. Lifting up to 50 lbs, regular bending, stooping, climbing and long periods of walking / standing will be required.

Physical Expectations:

 * Work may require excessive bending or stooping.
 * Employee required to walk long distances repeatedly throughout the day.

## Description

* 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.
 * Manage mission critical equipment and systems used to operate and maintain a data center, including life safety, mechanical, plumbing, and power systems.
 * Manage preventative and emergency maintenance schedules, procedures, inspections, and maintenance activities for building systems and critical equipment.
 * Oversee maintenance providers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure proper installation of equipment and delivery of maintenance services.
 * Troubleshoot emergencies, equipment problems, and technical issues, and organize and oversee resolutions to maintain uptime and operational reliability.
 * Report discrepancies and operational trends to the operations team and clients, and provide technical support related to redundancy, reliability, maintainability, and cost-saving opportunities.
 * Assist in updates and development of standard practices, Change Control Programs, Method of Procedure (MOP), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), and Emergency Recovery Procedure (ERP) documentation consistent with data center operations.
 * Administer onsite Critical Facility Work Rules, vendor onboarding and familiarization, safety inspections, administrative policies and procedures, and Scope of Work standards.
 * Manage spare parts inventory needs, reporting development, and Life Cycle Replacement Strategy planning for critical systems.
 * Provide on-call support (24x7) as required.