Superintendent, Project Manager, MEP Manager Essential Duties & Responsibilities*: Specifically ... temporary operations. * Ensure that all work is being executed in accordance with the contract ...
Superintendent, Project Manager, MEP Manager Essential Duties & Responsibilities*: Specifically ... temporary operations. * Ensure that all work is being executed in accordance with the contract ...
Datacenter Operations Manager information
What are some common challenges faced by Datacenter Operations Managers, and how can they be addressed?
What is the difference between Datacenter Operations Manager vs Data Center Technician?
| Aspect | Datacenter Operations Manager | Data Center Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically requires management experience, certifications like Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Server+ | Often requires technical certifications such as CompTIA A+, Network+, or vendor-specific training |
| Work Environment | Oversees data center operations, manages teams, plans infrastructure upgrades | Performs hardware installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Used by data center and IT service providers for operational oversight | Commonly employed in data centers, telecom, and enterprise IT facilities for technical support |
The Datacenter Operations Manager focuses on overseeing overall data center operations, managing teams, and strategic planning. In contrast, the Data Center Technician handles hands-on technical tasks like hardware setup and troubleshooting. Both roles are essential but differ in scope and responsibilities within the data center environment.
What does a Datacenter Operations Manager do?
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Datacenter Operations Manager, and why are they important?

Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 9 days ago
Job description
Critical Facilities-Data Centers
Project Location(s):
Dayton, OH 45401 USA
Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved:
100%
Job Type:
Regular
Job Classification:
Experienced
Education:
Job Family:
Construction
Compensation:
Salaried Exempt
*** This position is for a full time travelingassignment supporting an Advanced Technology project, which includes our DataCenter, Pharmaceutical, Industrial/Manufacturing, and EV/Battery/Renewablesmarket segment groups (MSG). ***
Position Description: Lead, direct, and coordinate the execution of all field activities for the Mechanical andElectrical systems on schedule, in a safe manner, within budget, and to the quality levelspecified by the contract documents.
Reports to: Superintendent, Project Manager, MEP Manager
Essential Duties & Responsibilities*:
Specifically relating to the mechanical and electrical systems:
- Act as the liaison with engineers, design consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, other Turner staff, and owner's representatives in resolving mechanical and electrical issues related to the project.
- Develop comprehensive schedules for all areas and systems that address all phases of the project inclusive of engineering, coordination, installation, start-up, testing, and commissioning, and turnover.
- Create and utilize appropriate tools for regularly monitoring the progress of the work benchmarked against the project schedule.
- Evaluate and approve subcontractor monthly payment requisitions with a keen understanding of the funds and manpower required for the remaining work.
- Function as an MEP team leader by providing mentorship and guidance for subordinates.
- Identify to the MEP Coordination team any logistical or field issues that should be addressed during their coordination efforts to establish pre-planned solutions.
- Prepare scope of work documents for trades with a division of responsibility and specific scopes of work for temporary operations.
- Ensure that all work is being executed in accordance with the contract documents and approved submittals through communication with the MEP Engineer.
- Preplan all field activities such that areas are ready for work.
- Monitor and control all manpower allocations such that they are working on systems and areas that are the priorities of the project as well as keeping an accurate record of the progress of the project for the overall duration of project schedule with manpower loading and activities.
- Develop solutions for conflicts between the mechanical and electrical systems and other trades.
- Co-lead and manage with the MEP Engineer the overall turnover process including start-up, testing, commissioning, closeout, and turnover.
- Identify and inform field staff of difficult installation requirements in sufficient time to allow for proper planning and implementation.
- Co-develop and implement the quality control plan with the MEP Engineer.
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The salary range for this position is estimated to be 180,000.00 - 250,000.00 USD annualized.
Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
In addition to our extensive benefits offerings, we provide paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end-of-year appreciation pay.
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and a minimum of four years of relevant engineeringexperience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience relatingto mechanical and electrical systems. Technical expertise and understanding of all mechanicaland electrical systems that support the broad array of project types in our portfolio and howthey interrelate with each other. Business acumen to plan, manage, and execute all the essential duties with excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational ability,and proficiency with computer applications. Demonstrate the personal attributes of a leaderto encourage the development of a high performing team.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions. Performance of the duties will occasionally require physical ability to climbpermanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climbladders and negotiate work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by thisjob include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit,talk and hear (bells, whistles, etc.), stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the constructionwork site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places;fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noisein these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.
*May perform other duties as assigned. Where applicable, all activities will include disabled and veterans' organizations.
Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About Turner Construction
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Turner Construction, headquartered in New York, NY, US, is a recognized leader in the construction industry. It was established in 1902 and has since curved its niche as one of the most reputable construction firms. Turner Construction provides a broad range of services like general contracting, construction management, design-build, and consulting. Devoted to environment-friendly building practices, it is considered a pioneer in green building and sustainability efforts. Their top-tier projects include Madison Square Garden, Yankee Stadium, and the United Nations Secretariat Building in New York City. The company's mission is to deliver an exceptional product by relentless commitment to their core principles – teamwork, integrity, commitment, and community.
Industry
Construction
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
New York, NY, US
Year founded
1902