Regional Facilities Manager

Position: Regional Facilities Manager

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Career

Industry: Data center development and operating manager – Onsite (Richmond/ Chester, VA)

Employment Type: Full-time, Salaried

About Chirisa Technology Parks

Chirisa Technology Parks (CTP) is a developer and operator of large-scale data centers serving enterprise, cloud, AI, and HPC customers. CTP leverages deep expertise in design, development, and delivery combined with significant capital resources to provide best-in-class facilities and services for its customers and partners. With a growing pipeline of development projects across the U.S., CTP is committed to delivering institutional-quality assets while maintaining long-term value creation for its stakeholders.

Summary of Role:

The Regional Facilities Manager is responsible for oversight of multiple mission-critical data center campuses, ensuring consistent operations, safety, and performance across facilities. This role provides leadership to site-level Facilities Managers and teams, driving operational excellence, standardization of procedures, and alignment with CTP’s business objectives.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in managing multi-site mission-critical facilities, a strong background in electrical and mechanical infrastructure, and the leadership skills to build high-performing teams across geographies.

Key Responsibilities:

Regional Oversight & Leadership

• Provide direct leadership and operational oversight to Site Facilities Managers across assigned campuses.
• Ensure consistent application of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Methods of Procedure (MOPs), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOPs) across all sites.
• Serve as escalation point for site-level incidents, emergencies, and major operational decisions.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure facilities maintain 99.999% uptime through proactive maintenance programs, risk mitigation strategies, and capacity planning.
• Oversee audits, inspections, and compliance reviews to meet federal, state, and local regulations.
• Monitor performance metrics across facilities and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Project & Budget Management

• Oversee regional capital projects and infrastructure upgrades, ensuring alignment with corporate sustainability and efficiency goals.
• Partner with Finance on regional budget planning, cost control, and vendor contract management.
• Ensure vendor compliance with SLAs across all campuses.

Safety & Training

• Partner with the Regional Safety & Training Manager to ensure safety standards are met and staff receive ongoing technical and operational training.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure readiness for emergency response across facilities.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a regional point of contact for customer escalations and key operational discussions.
• Provide regular reporting and updates to senior leadership on facility performance, risks, and project status.

Required Experience:

• 10 years of experience in mission-critical facilities management, with at least 5 years in a multi-site or regional leadership role.
• Deep technical knowledge of data center systems (UPS, generators, HVAC, power distribution, BMS/EPMS).
• Proven track record in leading diverse teams across multiple sites.
• Strong project management experience with infrastructure upgrades and construction projects.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and vendor management expertise.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to influence at all levels of the organization

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• OSHA 30 certification required; CSP or other safety certifications preferred.
• PMP certification a plus.
• NFPA 70 E certification a plus

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

·        401(k)

·        Dental insurance

·        Health insurance

·        Life insurance

·        Vision insurance

·        Paid time off

Schedule: Full-time role with some remote work flexibility.

Ability to Relocate: Relocate before starting work (Required).

If you are passionate about looking for an opportunity to make an impact within a growing organization, we encourage you to apply for this exciting position. CTP is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.