Data Center Controls Manager - Operations

About Prime Data Centers

Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.

About the role

The Controls Manager is responsible for the operational performance, maintenance, reliability, and strategic development of Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), and related controls platforms across Prime Data Centers' portfolio. The role partners with Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Commissioning, and Operations teams to ensure mission-critical systems operate safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Prime standards. 

What you'll do

Operations & Reliability

• Oversee day-to-day operation of BMS, EPMS, and DCIM systems across multiple data center facilities.
• Ensure all controls systems, integrations, and monitoring platforms operate reliably and accurately. 
• Lead troubleshooting, incident response, root-cause analysis, and corrective action efforts for controls-related issues.
• Support critical facility operations and provide technical guidance during equipment failures and emergency events. 
• Willingness and ability to travel to active construction sites and perform regular field inspections throughout project execution.

Controls Leadership

• Manage controls standards, procedures, and governance for BAS/BMS/EPMS/DCIM systems. 
• Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for controls architecture, integration, automation, and monitoring platforms. 
• Lead modifications and optimization projects to improve facility efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
• Develop and maintain operational documentation, test procedures, MOPs, and change management records. 

Project & Commissioning Support

• Support new construction, phased expansions, retrofits, and facility upgrades from a controls perspective.
• Review controls designs, sequences of operation, network architectures, points lists, and equipment submittals. 
• Participate in commissioning activities and validate controls performance during startup and turnover. 
• Coordinate contractors, vendors, and integrators during implementation and maintenance activities. 

Continuous Improvement

• Analyze operational trends, alarms, power utilization, and system performance metrics. 
• Identify opportunities for automation, energy reduction, and operational efficiency improvements. 
• Support implementation of emerging technologies and enhancements to Prime's controls standards. 
• Willingness and ability to mentor team members, drive accountability, and lead cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications 

• Experience delivering controls systems for hyperscale data centers, mission-critical facilities, pharmaceutical manufacturing plants, semiconductor facilities, or industrial automation environments. 
• Experience managing system integrators, controls contractors, and commissioning providers across multiple concurrent projects. 
• Advanced knowledge of controls architecture, networked automation systems, redundancy strategies, and fault-tolerant design principles. 
• Experience with Rockwell Automation PLC platforms, FactoryTalk, Inductive Automation Ignition, OPC UA, BACnet, Modbus, Tridium Niagara, Ignition and MQTT.  
• Experience utilizing Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC Build), Procore, CxAlloy, Bluebeam, or similar construction and commissioning management tools. 
• Experience supporting packaged equipment controls integration, factory-installed controls reviews, and equipment commissioning. 
• Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), CAP (Certified Automation Professional), cGMP, LEED, or equivalent industry credentials. 
• Experience developing commissioning standards, benchmarking processes, quality assurance programs, and controls governance frameworks. 

Basic Qualifications

• 5 to 7+ years of experience in controls engineering, building automation systems (BMS), PLC/SCADA platforms, commissioning, MEP systems coordination, and mission-critical facility construction projects.
• Proven experience leading complex projects, managing contractors and system integrators, driving quality assurance programs, and ensuring successful project execution from design through commissioning.
• Demonstrated expertise in HVAC controls design and programming, electrical power monitoring systems, and integrated facility control systems.
• Experience supporting or leading operations within data centers, industrial automation environments, or other mission-critical facilities.
• Team leadership experience, including leading cross-functional engineering, construction, commissioning, and operations teams; mentoring technical staff; coordinating stakeholders; managing project resources; and driving accountability, safety, quality, and schedule performance across multiple concurrent projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range from $150-175k along with an annual performance bonus program
• Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 4% that is fully vested upon enrollment
• 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
• 4+ weeks of Paid Time Off + Sick time

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
 
Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

#LI-Hybrid