Maintenance Program Manager
Apply NowCompany: Aligned Data Centers
Location: Chicago, IL 60629
Description:
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (to include, but not limited to):
DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
GENERAL COMPETENCIES:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
COMPENSATION:
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (to include, but not limited to):
- Maintenance Program Development & Implementation
- Develop, implement, and maintain a proactive maintenance program, incorporating preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance strategies.
- Oversee the 52-week critical maintenance calendar, ensuring timely execution of maintenance activities.
- Ensure compliance with the Aligned Runbook guidelines, industry best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage change requests, MOPs, SOPs, and EOPs related to maintenance activities.
- Personnel & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of maintenance technicians and support staff.
- Conduct quarterly and annual performance reviews, career development planning, and new hire interviews.
- Ensure completion of training and drills for all maintenance personnel.
- Oversee PTO/timecard approvals and workforce scheduling to optimize efficiency.
- Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Vendor & Contractor Management
- Manage relationships with third-party vendors and contractors, ensuring adherence to contracts and service agreements.
- Oversee vendor onboarding, contract negotiations, and annual business reviews.
- Review vendor invoices, quotes, POs, and budget allocations for maintenance-related expenses.
- Ensure vendors comply with all maintenance protocols, safety guidelines, and operational requirements.
- Maintenance Execution & Quality Control
- Conduct QA/QC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control) reviews of all maintenance activities.
- Perform PM (Preventive Maintenance) and WO (Work Order) audits to ensure adherence to standards.
- Ensure that digital rounds and maintenance logs are accurately recorded and maintained.
- Compliance, Safety & Risk Management
- Maintain and enforce safe work practices and procedures for both employees and contractors.
- Participate in client-based and internal audits, preparing all required documentation.
- Budgeting & Cost Management
- Assist in the development and management of OPEX (Operational Expenditures) and CAPEX (Capital Expenditures) budgets for maintenance operations.
- Track and optimize maintenance costs while ensuring high service levels and operational reliability.
- Oversee spare parts inventory management, ensuring availability of critical components.
- Stakeholder & Customer Engagement
- Serve as a key liaison for customer maintenance-related inquiries and escalations.
- Coordinate customer notifications for scheduled maintenance and observed maintenance evolutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Facility Managers, Site Directors, and Service Delivery teams, to align maintenance with broader operational goals.
- Support fit-outs and audits, ensuring a seamless maintenance process.
DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Operations, or related field preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 5+ years of maintenance management experience, preferably in a data center or industrial setting.
- Certifications & Licenses: Professional certifications in mechanical, electrical, or maintenance-related disciplines preferred.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong understanding of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems, instrumentation, and critical infrastructure.
- Project Management: Proven experience in maintenance project planning, scheduling, and execution.
- Budget & Cost Management: Ability to manage maintenance budgets, cost tracking, and financial planning.
- Software Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems).
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to interpret maintenance data, identify trends, and drive efficiency improvements.
- Communication & Leadership: Excellent ability to communicate technical concepts, mentor staff, and coordinate across teams.
- Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple tasks, work under pressure, and respond to emergency situations.
- Travel Requirement: Occasional travel may be required for training, site visits, or business-related projects.
GENERAL COMPETENCIES:
- Leadership & Team Development: Effectively mentors and guides maintenance personnel.
- Safety & Compliance Management: Ensures safe and regulatory-compliant maintenance operations.
- Project & Vendor Management: Successfully coordinates maintenance projects and vendor relationships.
- Operational Excellence & Problem-Solving: Identifies inefficiencies and implements corrective actions.
- Customer Service & Communication: Maintains strong client relationships and ensures timely issue resolution.
- Change Management & Adaptability: Handles evolving business needs and maintenance challenges effectively.
- Ethical Standards & Professionalism: Upholds company values and fosters a culture of integrity.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands for maintenance tasks and inspections.
- Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl when performing maintenance duties.
- Occasionally exposed to high noise levels, extreme temperatures, and moving mechanical parts.
- Exposure to chemicals, airborne particles, and confined spaces may be required.
- Must be able to lift or move up to 50 pounds when necessary.
- Work is primarily on-site with occasional travel required.
COMPENSATION:
- $120,000 - $130,000/yr