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JLL · 1 day ago

Regional Data Center Operations Manager

JLL is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. The Regional Data Center Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing day-to-day infrastructure operations, ensuring compliance with processes and regulations, and managing the maintenance team for critical infrastructure areas.

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Responsibilities

Overseeing day to day infrastructure operation, including maintenance
Provide supervision, oversight and assessment of all operations and compliance with all process, procedures, regulations, and client requirements
Operate the data center program to achieve 100% uptime and customer service level agreement (SLA) compliance
Provide management and engineering support for the development of complex utility/electrical/mechanical switching scripts and procedures (i.e. – Method of Procedures (MOPs), Emergency Operations Procedures (EOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Change Management processes)
Technical knowledge and understanding of critical environments, including Data Centers, HVAC, Standby emergency power, uninterruptable power supplies, computer room air conditioning, and associated infrastructure
Implementation and management of Preventative Maintenance Program as directed by the client
Reviewing engineering design and provide operational support associated with these technical areas in highly complex environments
Manage the Operations Budget for the facilities assigned, providing updates on the expenses on a monthly basis and ensuring that the budget is met. This includes direct technician labor, third party spend and other corporate real estate services
Proficient in computer applications and software such as MS Office and email
Ability to think strategically and successfully articulate and communicate an effective vision for best in class performance of critical facilities
Ability to solve technical problems and deal with a variety of options in varying situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills
Ensure that all work management processes, programs, and requirements are well understood by the engineering operations/services teams
Ensure that all personnel, vendors, and contractors fully understand the requirement for strict adherence to the critical awareness processes, programs, and protocols
Extensive knowledge of energy management and sustainability programs, processes, procedures, and metrics
Assist with regulatory inspections (thru EH&S, local regulators, tax auditors, etc.) Environmental audits, OSHA inspections, etc
Requires working knowledge and application of: Computerized Maintenance and Management Systems (CMMS), Building Automation Systems (BAS), Building Control Systems (Direct Digital Control (DDC) and pneumatic)
Ability to make effective presentations on relevant topics to internal departments, employees, clients, and/or management
Ability to manage and track Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics for the buildings under their responsibility
Ability to manage client contracts for the delivery of services provided by other vendors. Including but not limited to janitorial, landscaping, pest, guard services, elevator, fire systems, etc
Ability to effectively manage and perform Human Resources type oversight (performance management & evaluations, personnel evaluation for hiring of Mission Critical staff, training/onboarding)
Dealing with client employees/tenants/groups within the critical facilities. Fielding complaints/concerns and managing response appropriately
Potential travel requirements depending on geographic responsibilities
Candidate must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license, and perform Vehicle Safety Inspection On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year

Qualification

Facilities operations managementData center operationsPreventative maintenance programTechnical knowledge of HVACUniversal CFC’s licenseComputerized Maintenance Management SystemsBuilding Automation SystemsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsPresentation skills

Required

High School diploma or GED equivalent or technical training/degree
6 years (+) experience in facilities operations, maintenance, and engineering management and supervision
Ability to operate the data center program to achieve 100% uptime and customer service level agreement (SLA) compliance
Provide management and engineering support for the development of complex utility/electrical/mechanical switching scripts and procedures (i.e. – Method of Procedures (MOPs), Emergency Operations Procedures (EOPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Change Management processes)
Technical knowledge and understanding of critical environments, including Data Centers, HVAC, Standby emergency power, uninterruptable power supplies, computer room air conditioning, and associated infrastructure
Implementation and management of Preventative Maintenance Program as directed by the client
Reviewing engineering design and provide operational support associated with these technical areas in highly complex environments
Manage the Operations Budget for the facilities assigned, providing updates on the expenses on a monthly basis and ensuring that the budget is met
Proficient in computer applications and software such as MS Office and email
Ability to think strategically and successfully articulate and communicate an effective vision for best in class performance of critical facilities
Ability to solve technical problems and deal with a variety of options in varying situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills
Ensure that all work management processes, programs, and requirements are well understood by the engineering operations/services teams
Ensure that all personnel, vendors, and contractors fully understand the requirement for strict adherence to the critical awareness processes, programs, and protocols
Extensive knowledge of energy management and sustainability programs, processes, procedures, and metrics
Assist with regulatory inspections (thru EH&S, local regulators, tax auditors, etc.) Environmental audits, OSHA inspections, etc
Requires working knowledge and application of: Computerized Maintenance and Management Systems (CMMS), Building Automation Systems (BAS), Building Control Systems (Direct Digital Control (DDC) and pneumatic)
Ability to make effective presentations on relevant topics to internal departments, employees, clients, and/or management
Ability to manage and track Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics for the buildings under their responsibility
Ability to manage client contracts for the delivery of services provided by other vendors
Ability to effectively manage and perform Human Resources type oversight (performance management & evaluations, personnel evaluation for hiring of Mission Critical staff, training/onboarding)
Dealing with client employees/tenants/groups within the critical facilities. Fielding complaints/concerns and managing response appropriately
Candidate must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license, and perform Vehicle Safety Inspection
On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year

Preferred

Operating Engineer or other applicable licenses and Universal CFC's license
Systems Maintenance Administrator, Facility Management Administrator, Real Property Administrator, or equivalent

Benefits

401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

Company

We’re a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.59B
2025-11-03Post Ipo Debt· $565.35M
2023-11-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2019-05-29Post Ipo Debt· $46.5M

Leadership Team

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Christian Ulbrich
Global Chief Executive Officer
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Jones Lang LaSalle
Global CEO, Capital Markets and Member
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