Data Center Facilities Manager

Nebius•Kansas City, MO

7h•$146,900 - $254,900•Onsite

About The Position

Nebius is building next generation, high density AI infrastructure, and we are looking for a Facilities Manager to own the performance, reliability, and operational excellence of our data center facilities. This is a critical facilities leadership role, responsible for power, cooling, and environmental systems that support GPU driven workloads. You will ensure our sites operate with maximum uptime, efficiency, and safety, while also supporting capacity expansion and infrastructure improvements as we scale. Unlike a pure construction role, this position is focused on steady-state operations, incident management, and long term facility performance, with involvement in commissioning and new site readiness where needed.

Requirements

7–10+ years of experience in data center or mission critical facilities operations
Strong hands on knowledge of critical infrastructure systems: Electrical distribution (UPS, generators, switchgear)
Cooling systems (chillers, HVAC, CRAH/CRAC, liquid cooling exposure preferred)
Experience operating in high availability environments with strict uptime requirements
Proven experience managing vendors, maintenance programs, and incident response
Familiarity with BMS/DCIM systems and operational monitoring
Experience developing and enforcing SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs
Strong understanding of safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience in hyperscale, colocation, or AI/GPU driven data centers
Exposure to high-density environments and advanced cooling solutions
Experience supporting new site builds, commissioning, or expansions
Basic understanding of IT infrastructure (rack, power distribution, hardware) to effectively partner with engineering teams

Responsibilities

Own day to day operations of electrical and mechanical systems including UPS, generators, switchgear, PDUs, chillers, CRAH/CRAC units, and cooling infrastructure
Ensure high availability and uptime of all critical systems supporting data center operations
Lead incident response for facility related events, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
Monitor system performance via BMS/DCIM and drive improvements in reliability and efficiency
Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for all facility systems
Manage and hold accountable third party vendors and service providers
Ensure all maintenance activities follow SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs
Drive standardization and continuous improvement of operational procedures
Partner with engineering and operations teams on capacity planning and infrastructure scaling
Monitor and improve PUE and overall energy efficiency
Identify and implement reliability and sustainability improvements across facilities
Support high density environments, including air and liquid cooling strategies aligned with modern AI workloads
Ensure compliance with local regulations, safety standards, and industry best practices
Maintain strong adherence to HSE (Health, Safety, Environmental) standards
Lead audits, inspections, and documentation for operational readiness
Act as the primary point of contact for facility related regulatory interactions
Support commissioning, testing, and handover of new or expanded infrastructure
Participate in FAT/SAT and system validation for critical equipment
Ensure smooth transition from construction to steady state operations
Validate that systems are operationally ready with proper documentation and procedures
Partner closely with Data Center Operations teams, Infrastructure & deployment engineers, and Network and hardware teams
Act as the bridge between facilities and IT infrastructure, ensuring both layers operate seamlessly
Support broader operational goals around scalability, reliability, and standardization