Facilities Project Manager

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers' needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we're looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future.


Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world's largest alternative asset manager.


Ready to join us in transforming the future of data centers and sustainability? Apply now to explore exciting career opportunities at Rowan Digital Infrastructure and be a part of our mission to revolutionize data center delivery.


Role Summary

Rowan Digital Infrastructure is looking for a hands-on Facilities Manager to ensure our office footprints and flexible work spaces are running smoothly, and to build the foundation for our office architecture as we scale. The Facilities Manager will play a key role in helping Rowan scale by building office systems, planning for future growth, driving physical workplace strategy, and ensuring our in-office employee experience is top notch. This role is ideal for someone with prior experience driving facilities management in a high-growth startup environment. This role will own day-to-day office and flex space operations and buildout, vendor relationships, space planning, technology coordination, and asset management across Rowan's offices in Denver (HQ), Seattle and other emerging areas, and will drive the strategic decisions that ensure our office environment remains a central part of Rowan's success.

The successful candidate will be proactive and flexible, always thinking 2 steps ahead, and will have excellent communication and project management skills. They will be detail oriented in ensuring Rowan's assets are managed effectively, and they will be comfortable driving business outcomes in a fast-paced, highly collaborative and fluid environment.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 20% for company gatherings or to project sites.

Location: Denver, CO (hybrid, in-office role)

Compensation: $105k - $125k (Offers Bonus)

Essential Responsibilities

Space & Office Operations

• Work with the Office and Events Manager to manage all aspects of day-to-day facility operations, including maintenance, cleaning, office supplies, and vendor contracts
• Work with the People & Culture, Office and Events and IT Teams to manage space planning and office space take-down for all Rowan offices including Denver (HQ), Seattle, and other sites
• Develop and maintain a space utilization plan, including floor plans, desk assignments, and neighborhood/team allocations. Coordinate office moves, reconfigurations, and build-outs in line with this plan as we scale
• Partner with leadership and People Ops on headcount projections to ensure space planning stays ahead of growth, and Rowan is considering new office needs and locations as we grow. Manage all aspects of necessary office expansions
• Ensure all facilities meet safety, compliance, and accessibility standards (ADA, fire, OSHA), and ensure safety is a top priority in all Rowan office spaces

Technology & AV/IT Coordination

• Coordinate with IT on all facilities-related technology infrastructure: network cabling, Wi-Fi coverage, badge access, and building systems
• Manage conference room AV setup, troubleshooting, and vendor relationships; ensure rooms are consistently operational
• Oversee building access control systems (badging, visitor management) and maintain accurate access records
• Maintain and continuously improve facilities technology tools - space booking software, desk reservation systems as the office grows

Asset Management

• Maintain a complete, accurate inventory of all office furniture, equipment, and physical assets
• Track asset lifecycles - procurement, deployment, maintenance, and disposal - and recommend refresh cycles. Put in place programs to address refresh cycles and ensure appropriate recycling where possible
• Partner with Finance on facilities budget tracking, capital expenditure planning, and cost forecasting for any expansions. Review and assess all invoices relating to office spaces to ensure accuracy and tracking against the budget
• Partner with the Office and Events team to manage procurement of office supplies, furniture, and equipment; negotiate vendor contracts to optimize cost and quality

Planning & Scaling

• Own the facilities roadmap for the expansion to 50k sq ft, including phasing, vendor selection, and construction coordination
• Proactively identify risks and propose solutions before they become problems - leases, capacity constraints, vendor gaps
• Work with the Safety and Compliance teams to ensure all spaces are consistent with Rowan's principles and standards for EHS
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders (IT, HR, Finance, Legal) to ensure facilities decisions are well-integrated across the business

Education, Skills, and Experience

• 5+ years of facilities management or office operations experience, ideally in a high-growth company environment
• Demonstrated experience managing a physical expansion or build-out - not just steady-state operations
• Comfortable owning vendor relationships end-to-end: RFPs, contract negotiation, performance management
• Familiarity with facilities technology platforms (e.g., Skedda or similar) and AV/IT coordination
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail - you keep thorough records and nothing slips
• Effective communicator who can work across functions and explain facilities needs to non-technical stakeholders
• Proactive, self-directed problem solver - you find issues before they escalate and own them through resolution
• Working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) sufficient to triage issues and manage vendors
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and highly cross-functional environment)

Nice to Have

• CFM (Certified Facility Manager) or FMP credential
• Experience with LEED-certified or sustainability-focused office environments
• Prior experience supporting a company through a significant real estate transaction (e.g. new lease)
• Familiarity with Colorado building codes and permitting processes

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Here to support you

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

• Hybrid working environment

• Team building and educational opportunities

• Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution

• Unlimited PTO

• RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement

• Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.