Director, Facilities & Operations

Colovore

12d

About The Position

Colovore is the leader in ultra-high-density, liquid-cooled AI colocation data centers for the deployment of AI inference, SuperPod, and AI factory applications and solutions. With facilities featuring power densities of 17-500+ kilowatts per cabinet, we are expanding quickly and building a national footprint of modern, hyper-efficient, high-density data centers to serve F500 enterprises and startups. The company was acquired by King Street in 2024, who provides real estate development expertise and secured $925 million funding to accelerate its national expansion. Join our team and play a critical role as we scale for rapid growth. You can be a game-changer at Colovore.
The Director, Facilities & Operations is a senior leader responsible for the operations, maintenance, and reliability of the physical infrastructure that keeps the site running 24/7. This role owns uptime, safety, efficiency, and scalability across all critical data center systems — from power and cooling to controls, security, and vendor management.
You will define and execute the facilities operations strategy, lead high-performing technical teams, and ensure world-class reliability for mission-critical environments while supporting growth, compliance, and sustainability goals.

Requirements

• Data center facilities operations and reliability leadership
• Electrical and mechanical infrastructure expertise
• Incident response and root cause analysis
• Preventive and predictive maintenance program design
• Team leadership in 24/7 environments
• Regulatory compliance and safety management
• Budgeting, vendor negotiation, and cost optimization
• Performance metrics (PUE, SLAs, KPIs) and continuous improvement
• 10+ years of experience in data center facilities operations, critical infrastructure, or mission-critical environments
• 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing large technical teams and 24/7 operations
• Deep expertise in electrical and mechanical systems supporting Tier III / Tier IV data centers
• Proven experience managing compliance, audits, and safety programs
• Experience managing large Opex budgets and supporting CapEx planning
• Strong track record of vendor management and cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

• Own the overall facilities operations strategy for one or more data center sites.
• Ensure alignment with company goals including uptime, energy efficiency, compliance, and cost control.
• Define service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for facilities operations.
• Serve as the senior escalation point for facilities-related risks and decisions
• Oversee daily operations of all critical infrastructure systems, including: Electrical: utility feeds, switchgear, UPS systems, generators, PDUs Mechanical: chillers, CRAHs/CRACs, pumps, cooling towers, liquid-cooling systems Controls: BMS, EPMS, SCADA platforms
• Ensure Tier III / Tier IV–level reliability with a target of 99.999% uptime through disciplined operational practices.
• Lead incident response, root cause analysis (RCA), and corrective action planning for infrastructure events.
• Lead facilities engineers, technicians, and mangers across 24/7X365 operations.
• Develop staffing models to support continuous coverage and operational resilience.
• Establish training, certification, and career development pathways for technical staff.
• Foster a strong safety culture and high standards of operational excellence.
• Design and implement preventive and predictive maintenance (PM/PdM) programs across all systems.
• Manage vendor service contracts for electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Ensure spare parts, tools, and consumables are adequately stocked, tracked, and maintained.
• Continuously improve reliability programs to reduce incidents and extend asset life delivering best value.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and standards, including OSHA, NFPA, NEC, EPA, ISO, and local jurisdictional requirements.
• Own audit readiness for customers, investors, insurers, and regulatory bodies.
• Develop, enforce, and continuously improve safety protocols (e.g., LOTO, arc-flash, confined space entry, chemical handling).
• Identify operational risks and implement mitigation and contingency plans.
• Own and manage operating budgets (Opex) related to utilities, maintenance contracts, and repairs.
• Support capital planning (CapEx) for retrofits, upgrades, expansions, and new technologies.
• Negotiate, manage, and evaluate vendor relationships including OEMs, service providers, and contractors.
• Drive cost optimization while maintaining reliability and safety standards.
• Track, analyze, and improve Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) and other efficiency metrics.
• Lead sustainability initiatives such as free cooling strategies, water optimization, and renewable energy integration.
• Partner with engineering teams to evaluate, pilot, and adopt new facility technologies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations and infrastructure performance.
• Work closely with Operations, Security, IT, Engineering, and Construction teams.
• Provide facilities expertise and operational input for new builds, expansions, and major upgrades.
• Act as the primary escalation point for customer concerns related to physical infrastructure and reliability.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for growth and advancement
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) to support flexibility, rest, and work-life balance
• Paid holidays and company-wide recharge days
• 401(k) plan with company participation
• Professional development opportunities and learning support
• Collaborative, inclusive culture where your work makes a real impact

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed