Hiring: Critical Facilities Manager Company: Core Scientific Location: Auburn, AL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 15:01:53 Employment Type: Contract / On-site Target Skills & Keywords : Stakeholder Management About the job Experience: •5+ years’ experience in mission-critical environments is required. •3+ years’ direct management of non-exempt shift-based employees, required. Required Skills: •Manage the complete physical asset of the operation and maintenance of the critical and noncritical data center infrastructure equipment and systems. •Build a staff of qualified technicians and assistant managers with the necessary skill sets to deliver total availability (100% uptime) to customers. •Manage power and cooling capacity and monitor environmental conditions within the data halls. •Resolve all electrical, mechanical, and fire protection system issues in the data center while minimizing risks and business impacts; communicate problems to management and customers promptly. •Manage the customer relationship and act as the single point-of-contact for all facility-related issues, including, but not limited to, schedules, new business, projects, budgets, expansion, and staffing. •Manage the onboarding of the new site by working closely with the construction and operations teams to ensure a seamless transition from construction to operations, with a goal of 100% compliance with all standards, policies, and lease expectations. •Manage day-to-day facilities support staff, including coaching and development programs. •Oversee the development and accuracy of site-level operating procedures and other documentation. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of study, technical school with an emphasis on mission-critical operations or high-performance manufacturing, related military operations, or equivalent experience is required. •Exceptional verbal and written communication skills required for interacting with internal employees and leaders, and external contractors and customers. •Exceptional analytical and decision-making skills are required for understanding and evaluating complex problems, including analyzing a situation, identifying solutions, and selecting the best solution. •Financial acumen, including the ability to create and understand budgets, financial analysis, and invoicing. •Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. •Demonstrated capacity to operate effectively in high-pressure, mission-critical environments. •Demonstrated capacity to read and understand complex drawings, systems, and other documentation. •Reports To Director, Data Center Engineering •Occasional travel between data centers may be required as needed. •This job operates in a data center, office, and shop environment. This role routinely uses standard maintenance equipment, including ladders, scissor lifts, forklifts, power tools, and voltmeters. While performing these duties, the employee will be exposed to hot and cold environments. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!