Job Ref: # 6347680
Date Posted: 7/9/2026
Location: Middleton, VA
Salary (USD): $85,000 - $129,000
Description
The Assistant Critical Facility Manager supports the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of a mission-critical facility while helping ensure maximum system reliability and uptime. This role works closely with the Critical Facility Manager to oversee daily operations, supervise technical staff and contractors, coordinate preventive maintenance activities, and ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements.
This position is ideal for experienced leaders from mission-critical facilities, data centers, power generation, industrial utilities, military engineering, or facilities management who have strong mechanical and electrical systems knowledge and experience leading technical teams.
Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
- U.S. Citizen required.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in mission-critical facilities or similar environments.
- Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
- Strong understanding of mission-critical infrastructure including:
- Electrical distribution systems
- Cooling/HVAC systems
- Building infrastructure
- Experience operating and maintaining facilities requiring 24/7 uptime.
- Strong understanding of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard business software.
- Strong leadership, communication, and customer relationship skills.
- Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation when required.
Requirements:
- Support the operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of mission-critical facilities.
- Help ensure 100% uptime for customer operations.
- Operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain critical mechanical and electrical systems.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance and emergency repairs with minimal disruption.
- Perform facility inspections and operational walkthroughs.
- Manage equipment vendors, contractors, and service providers.
- Ensure all Maintenance and Emergency Methods of Procedure (MOPs) are properly followed.
- Maintain compliance with all Federal, State, Local, and EH&S regulations.
- Assist with supervising Critical Facility Engineers, Data Center Technicians, and contractors.
- Attend manufacturer training and support technical staff development.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in active mechanical and electrical environments.
Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education:
- Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or equivalent facilities management certification.
- Experience leading operations within data centers or other mission-critical facilities.
- Military engineering, utilities, facilities management, or power generation background.
- Experience managing vendors and maintenance contractors.
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and critical facility risk mitigation.
- Experience supporting electrical, HVAC, and building automation systems.
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