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Critical Facilities Manager

United States·Bowling GreenFull Timemid

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Forever On! From the start in 2008, T5 has been focused on supporting enterprise and hyperscale customers with customized data center solutions. Today,

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OtherCritical Facilities Manager

Forever On! From the start in 2008, T5 has been focused on supporting enterprise and hyperscale customers with customized data center solutions. Today, we remain dedicated to an unrivaled level of quality that extends across the lifecycle of the core data center ranging from customized turnkey development, facilities management and data center operations to customized construction needs worldwide!

The worldâ€™s biggest companies trust T5 with their data center operations.

At T5, our success is fueled by our team. With over 400 engineers, technicians and professional staff, weâ€™re proud to foster an inclusive culture of excellence and progression thatâ€™s dedicated to serving our customers.

Commitment to Diversity & Military Veterans
Battle-Tested Leadership Experience
100% Data Center Focused
Owner-Operator Mindset

The Critical Facilities Manager (CFM) has overall responsibility for all aspects of data center management and operations throughout the year. They will create an unwavering attitude and commitment to safety and reliability within the Data Center as they build a team of Technicians, Assistant Managers, and outside contractors capable of achieving the goal of 100% availability. The CFM will drive continual improvements to the operation by creating an expectation of learning and development of their staff.

Manage the complete physical asset pertaining to the Operation and Maintenance of the critical and noncritical data center infrastructure equipment and systems

Build a staff of qualified technicians and junior managers with the necessary skill sets to deliver Total Availability (100% uptime) to T5â€™s customers while minimizing risk

Manage power and cooling capacity and monitor environmental conditions within the Data Halls

Resolve all electrical, mechanical and Fire Protection System issues in the data center while minimizing risk and business impact and communicate issues to management and customers in a timely manner

On-call 24x7 to respond to all data center emergencies

Manage the customer relationship and act as the single point-of-contact for all facility-related issues, including, but not limited to schedules, new business, projects, budgets and expansion and staffing

Manage the on-boarding of new sites by working closely with the T5D and T5FM teams to ensure a seamless transition from construction to operations with a goal of 100% compliance with all T5 standards, policies, and lease expectations

Manage day-to-day facilities support and operations staff, including coaching, progressive discipline, and separation

Oversee the development and accuracy of site-level operating procedures and other documentation

Manage oversight from preventive maintenance inspections and provide guidance on how to address issues

Determine actionable items to address Quality Control review results

Implement and develop standards for using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage all planned and unplanned data center work

Audit all CMMS databases for accuracy and completeness, produce reports as required at customer request, control system access and user credentials

Manage access to the Data Center(s) ensuring the appropriate access control lists are maintained and reviewed regularly

Customize planned maintenance procedures and schedules to follow best practices and OEM recommendations

Assist and plan with clients on facilities issues

Make space and power recommendations to the customer and manage power and cooling capacity and environmental conditions within the data halls

Responsible for working with the VP FM to identify, document, and implement new policies and procedures as needed

Enforce strict adherence to Customer SLA parameters and Change Control activities, review and approve all system changes (set-points, thresholds, alarm-points, etc.) which could impact customer operations

Manage site safety and environmental compliance

Responsible for the development and execution of annual opex and capex budgets

Approve all facility invoices

Work closely with T5HR to identify, evaluate, and hire new employees; ensure new employees are onboarded in a timely manner

Set, review and approve employee work/PTO schedules; audit and process employee time and payroll

Ensure that T5 training expectations are met and audit the process monthly

Identify, vet, and approve all sub-contractors who will perform work on-site

Develop PM contract scopes-of-work, negotiate contract terms and conditions, and ensure contract terms are fulfilled

Coordinate and guide site-tours for current and future customers and industry groups as needed

Assist with coordination with all other T5 groups (Development, Marketing, etc.) as needed

Manage onsite special projects as assigned

Bachelors Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from an accredited college or university in a major relevant field of study or equivalent 5-7+ years experience in mission critical environments

Minimum 5 years direct management of non-exempt shift based employees, required

Technical school with an emphasis on mission-critical operations, high-performance manufacturing, or relevant military operations (US Navy a plus), preferred

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required for interacting with internal employees and leaders, and external contractors and customers

Exceptional analytical and decision-making skills required for understanding and evaluating complex problems, including analyzing a problem, identifying solutions, and selecting the best solution

Financial acumen including the ability to create and understand budgets, financial analysis, and invoicing

Able to prioritize work based on business and customer demands

Able to work within all levels of the organization

Able to participate and engage in C-level discussions and conversations pertinent to facility operations

Able to articulate concepts and ideas to a non-technical audience

Able to lead and contribute to customer-requested business reviews and audits

Able to understand and train others on electrical and mechanical systems, as well as other technical aspects of facilities management

Able to read and understand complex drawings, systems and other documentation