Engineering Manager - Senior

About Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Site Operations Department
The Site Operations Department is responsible for the overall health of all mechanical and electrical systems, building maintenance, and performance of all data modules in our data centers. The team is staffed 24 x 7 onsite with Critical Facility Engineers (CFEs) on each shift. This team is the face of Vantage to our customers and the first line of defense regarding the uptime of our campus as well as the performance of our customer installations.

Using a Critical Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to plan and track work needed, the Site Operations department performs all preventative and corrective maintenance. Our culture expects and rewards team performance that engages directly with the customers and the facility infrastructure. As a result, we provide superior service that is faster and more cost effective.

Senior Manager, Critical Facilities will be responsible for the strategic oversight and operational excellence of multiple data center campuses or a large-scale Tier III facility. This role ensures the continuous, uninterrupted operation of all critical infrastructure and leads a team of managers, engineers, and technicians in delivering best-in-class service, reliability, and safety. The Senior Manager will report to the Director of Operations and collaborate closely with Engineering, Security, and IT teams to align facility operations with business goals. This position is ideal for a seasoned leader with deep technical expertise and a proven track record in managing mission‑critical environments. We are looking for a Senior Manager, Critical Facilities | Strategic Operations Leader who can drive performance, lead cross‑functional initiatives, and elevate the standards of operational reliability across our data center portfolio.

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of critical facility operations across one or more data center campuses

Lead and develop a team of Managers, Chief Engineers, and Supervisors, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement

Oversee all aspects of preventive and corrective maintenance, commissioning, and emergency response planning

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align facility operations with business continuity, compliance, and sustainability goals

Drive operational excellence through data analysis, performance metrics, and continuous improvement initiatives

Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service level agreements to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness

Develop and manage operating and capital budgets, including forecasting, procurement, and cost control

Ensure compliance with all regulatory, environmental, and safety standards, including OSHA and EPA guidelines

Lead incident response and root cause analysis for critical events, ensuring timely resolution and documentation

Oversee the development and implementation of SOPs, MOPs, and EOPs across all sites

Represent facilities operations in executive-level meetings, audits, and strategic planning sessions

Perform additional duties as assigned by Management

Minimum 12 years of experience in mission‑critical facilities (electrical, mechanical, or HVAC), with at least 5 years in a leadership role

Proven experience managing large teams and complex operations across multiple sites or large‑scale facilities

Deep understanding of Tier III/IV data center infrastructure, including UPS systems, generators, chillers, CRACs, BMS, and electrical distribution

Strong financial acumen with experience in budget development, capital planning, and cost management

Advanced technical writing skills and experience developing operational documentation and training programs

Experience with CMMS platforms and data-driven maintenance strategies

Travel may be required up to 5%, including site visits, audits, and leadership meetings but may increase as the business evolves

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be comfortable working in a high stress, fast paced environment with shifting priorities

Must be willing to work outside normal business hours, including weekends, late nights, holidays, and on‑call support

This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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