Facilities Manager

poolside•Forst Stockton, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of all facility operations within a mission-critical data center. This includes the mechanical, electrical, controls, life-safety, and general infrastructure supporting continuous 24/7 operations. The Facilities Manager ensures that all systems operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with internal standards and industry regulations. This position oversees maintenance activities, vendor coordination, operational procedures, and onsite staffing for the assigned building or group of buildings.

Requirements

Seven or more years of experience in data centers, utilities, industrial facilities, energy, or similar mission-critical environments
Strong understanding of MEP systems and their interactions
Experience overseeing facility operations staff or contracted service providers
Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical safety practices
Ability to review and approve operating procedures and maintenance plans.

Nice To Haves

Experience in multi-building or large-scale mission-critical environments a plus
Prior supervisory or management experience a plus
Familiarity with CMMS, BMS, EPMS, and monitoring tools or background in electrical, mechanical, or controls engineering a plus

Responsibilities

Provide daily operational guidance for mechanical, electrical, controls, and life-safety systems, maintaining full awareness of facility condition and operational risks.
Monitor, review, and approve maintenance activities, contractor work, and corrective actions, ensuring all critical alarms, events, and incidents are properly escalated and managed.
Oversee electrical, mechanical, controls, and facilities technicians, leading shift coordination, staffing schedules, and task assignments.
Support ongoing training, development, performance evaluations, and provide mentorship to technical leads and technicians.
Manage preventive and predictive maintenance programs for all facility systems, reviewing and approving work orders and PM schedules.
Ensure documentation of all maintenance activities in the CMMS and coordinate vendor resources for specialized testing or repairs.
Review and approve all MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs before execution, ensuring compliance with NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and internal safety standards.
Support lockout/tagout governance, enforce proper safety protocols, and maintain accurate facility records, drawings, and system documentation.
Coordinate daily activities for all onsite contracted service providers, reviewing vendor scope, performance, and adherence to SLAs.
Participate in contract evaluations and renewal discussions.
Assist with facility upgrades, retrofits, and expansion projects, reviewing design documents for operational impact and maintainability, and supporting commissioning and integrated systems testing.
Lead onsite response to facility incidents or events, coordinate with engineering leads for technical analysis and recovery actions, and oversee incident reports, corrective actions, and post-event reviews.