Data Center Manager

Data Center ManagerLocation: Dallas TX 75202Mode: Contract (6+ Months) - OnsiteKey ResponsibilitiesManage a team of Data Center EngineersCreate and update documentationMonitor and troubleshoot power, cooling, and environmental systemsAssist with data center builds, expansions, and refresh initiativesSupport UPS, PDUs, RPPs, generators, and CRAC/CRAH systemsPerform capacity planning for space, power, and cooling. Design electrical equipment, including sizing switchgear PDU’s, power panels, busways, cables, circuit breakers, diesel generators, UPS, and batteries.Electrical load distribution and balancing the loads to avoid oversubscribing and the failure of the equipment.Develop design documents including drawings, specifications, calculations, and equipment selections.Execute electrical engineering design tasks for new data center facilities, including build-to-suit, self-performed, and tenant fit-out projects.Develop electrical design solutions that enhance speed of deployment, scalability, and repeatability for hyperscale data center sites.Coordinate closely with third-party consultants, vendors, and internal project teams (IT, operations, mechanical, and project management) to ensure complete and cohesive designs.System Monitoring & Performance: Monitor systems for optimal performance, security, and capacity; perform regular preventive maintenance and quality assurance.Assist in power and cooling capacity planning, load assessments, and infrastructure layout development.Maintain accurate documentation, diagrams, and asset inventoriesParticipate in maintenance windows, incident response, and on-call rotationsCollaborate with Network, Server, Storage, Facilities, and vendor teamsFollow change management, safety, and operational best practicesSupport day-to-day data center operations including rack, stack, and cabling activitiesInstall, configure, maintain, and decommission servers, storage, and network equipmentRequired Qualifications10+ years in data center compute operations, facilities, or infrastructure engineering, and/or a degree in an Engineering or Computer Science discipline7+ years of experience in data center engineering.Understanding of cooling systems, including CRAC/CRAH units, CDUs, cooling towers, chillers, and containment environments. Familiarity with critical facility infrastructure (power, cooling).Datacenter cooling/HVAC systems, Strong knowledge of data center electrical systems, such as Substations, Emergency Generators, Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS), Lithium-Ion Battery Plants, and Fire Alarm.Must have experience in operating, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Mission Critical Mechanical and/or Electrical Support SystemsMonitor building monitoring systems (FMS & BMS)Assist and coordinate the management and execution of OPEX and CAPEX projectsAbility to work in a fast-paced, high-availability environment, often outside normal hours.