Data Center Site Manager

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Data Center Site Manager overseeing the operation, maintenance, and development of data center critical infrastructure. Leading teams and ensuring compliance for optimal performance and safety standards.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeHoffman Estates • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensuring that all electrical, mechanical, and fire/life safety equipment within the data center is operating at peak efficiency.
Planned preventative maintenance of equipment, daily corrective work, and emergency response to emergent issues.
Serving as an expert technical resource reporting to the Regional Director and interacting with On-Site Engineering Operations Technicians (EOT) and any third-party vendors.
Empowering a culture of safety, security, compliance, and transparency in all aspects of data center activities.
Leading and managing a team of high-performing individual contributors at a data center site and their ongoing talent development.
Managing and overseeing data center site services, resources, and deployment across the data center for the client in Montreal.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 3+ years of directly related experience in the operation, installation, and maintenance of data center critical equipment, building systems with in-depth technical understanding and knowledge of all HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, and control systems.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two+ years’ experience in electrical systems, refrigeration and/or HVAC. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of the electrical and mechanical systems used in a data center environment, including: Feeders, Transformers, Generators, Switchgear, UPS systems, ATS/STS units, PDU/PMM units, Chillers, Air handling units and CRAC units.
Good observation skills and problem-solving ability.
As a condition of employment, the employee must successfully complete a background investigation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enjoy 8 company-paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and PTO so you can rest, celebrate, and take care of what matters most.
Including Medical, Dental, and Vision that you can enroll in starting on Day 1. Coverage begins the first of the month following 30-days of employment.
The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees, even if you do not participate in the benefits package.
Enjoy our employer-supported 401(K) with immediate 100% vesting, plus a 3% employer match and a 50% match on the next 2%.
Access to HSA, mental health resources, and gym discounts—because your health matters.
Through discounted group programs, such as legal services, home & auto insurance, pet insurance, and ID theft protection for life’s unexpected moments.

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Hard Skills & Tools

HVACelectrical systemsrefrigerationplumbingfire/life safety systemscontrol systemsFeedersTransformersGeneratorsUPS systems

Soft Skills

observation skillsproblem-solving abilityleadershipteam managementcommunicationsafety culturecompliancetransparency

Certifications

high school diplomaGED