Data Center Facilities Manager

Core42, a leader in AI-powered cloud and digital infrastructure, is driving transformative technology solutions globally. Leveraging advanced resources and partnerships, Core42 empowers clients to harness sovereign AI infrastructure, especially in sectors with stringent regulatory needs. With a mission to redefine digital transformation, we combine sovereign capabilities with scalable, high-performance compute infrastructure, positioning ourselves at the forefront of AI innovation in the Middle East and beyond.

With a diverse team of 1,100+ employees globally from ~70 nationalities, we foster an inclusive, innovative, and collaborative environment. At Core42, we foster a culture grounded in trust, accountability and high performance. We are united by our values: Grit, where we overcome challenges with resilience and determination, Passion, which drives us to pursue excellence in everything we do, and Impact, as we aim to inspire progress and create meaningful change. Our team members thrive in an environment where each person’s contributions propel us forward, and together, we commit to achieving extraordinary results.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Data Center Facilities Manager to oversee the on-site operations of a large-scale, high-density HPC/AI data center campus. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient facility operations, coordinating vendor activities, maintaining real-time visibility into critical infrastructure systems, and supporting high-performance compute cluster environments. This position is part-time remote and part-time on premises, with intermittent full-time work on premises at our data center location in Lake Barker, NY

Key Responsibilities

· Manage and coordinate all on-site operations across the data center campus, including mechanical, electrical, and IT-related activities. 

· Provide oversight and operational control of DCIM platforms and BMS (Building Management Systems) to ensure real-time monitoring, alerting, and environmental management. 

· Supervise and coordinate vendor and contractor activities, including break/fix operations, scheduled maintenance, and site access compliance. 

· Ensure compliance with all physical security policies and access controls, and work closely with security operations personnel. 

· Maintain inventory oversight for all materials and hardware stored or deployed on-site. 

· Act as the primary point of contact for escalated facilities-related issues, and coordinate with engineering, IT, and external service teams as required. 

· Support troubleshooting of physical infrastructure including network cabling, racks, PDUs, and in-row cooling systems. 

· Drive continuous improvement in facility efficiency, reliability, and uptime, with a focus on high-density environments tailored to HPC and AI workloads.

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, Information Technology, or related field (required). 

· Minimum of 5 years of data center operations or facilities management experience. 

· Experience managing or supporting high-density HPC/AI environments is strongly preferred. 

· Familiarity with DCIM and BMS systems, physical networking, and structured cabling standards. 

· Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and ensure service-level compliance. 

· Strong understanding of data center safety, power, cooling, and physical security protocols. 

· Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. 

· Availability to be on-call for emergency situations and critical infrastructure incidents.

Preferred Qualifications

· Exposure to GPU-based compute clusters and their power/cooling footprint. 

· Knowledge of fiber and copper network cabling troubleshooting at the physical layer. 

· Certifications such as CDCP, DCPRO, or similar are a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary for this full-time position ranges from $112,000 in our lowest geographic market to $168,000 in our highest geographic market. The actual base salary will be determined by various factors, including the position’s location, job-related skills, knowledge, experience, and relevant education or training.

Certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, such as merit-based salary increases, annual bonuses, and long-term incentive plans, which are contingent on individual and company performance. Additionally, some positions offer the opportunity to earn sales incentives based on revenue or utilization targets.

As a full-time employee, you will also have access to comprehensive benefits, including leading healthcare options (medical, dental, and vision insurance), a 401(k) plan with company matching, company-sponsored short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, paid time off, and various well-being benefits, among others.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Core42 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact us at USA-ExternalCandidates@core42.ai.