Critical Facilities Manager
M.C. Dean is building intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation's most recognizable mission critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. The company's capabilities include electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audio visual, and IT systems. M.C. Dean is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and employs more than 5,800 professionals who engineer and deploy automated, secure, and resilient power and technology systems; and deliver the management platforms essential for long-term system sustainability. Why join M.C. Dean? Our people are inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust. Clearance Requirement : Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Active TS / SCI with Polygraph Clearance.
Responsibilities
- Maintain 100% site uptime by ensuring all critical systems remain operational and available.
- Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) policies.
- Enforce adherence to client security requirements by all personnel and contracted service providers.
- Ensure CE technicians are properly trained to respond to incidents and maintain system availability.
- Oversee post-incident reporting, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with customer change management processes by the CE team.
- Develop, maintain, and improve operational processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ensure procedural adherence to client standards during operations by the CE team.
- Oversee all site operations, including :
Equipment lineup management
Equipment state transitionsTest and measurement executionRack deployment energization without causing downtimeManage maintenance services (predictive, preventative, corrective) to ensure equipment safety, availability, and operational status :Includes inspections, performance testing, sensor calibration, adjustments, and parts replacement
Plan and manage inspections to detect and correct equipment issues proactively, ensuring quality meets or exceeds SLA and industry standards.Continuously monitor site systems, including EPMS, BAS, fire alarms, and other critical monitoring systems.Support daily operations of BAS / EPMS via mechanical and electrical system design integration.Coordinate and manage work performed by all third-party service providers.Ensure proper documentation of all activities, including site inventory and work logs, within the CMMS according to procedures.Oversee onboarding of new data center capacity and ensure seamless integration.Recruit, hire, manage, and train site employees.Staff shifts appropriately to match site workloads and operational demands.Provide comprehensive personnel training covering :Safety protocols
Uptime assuranceEquipment operationsIncident responseCritical mindset developmentProcedural complianceMaintenance activitiesEnsure attendance and participation in required meetings.Drive innovation and apply best practices to enhance service quality, boost productivity, improve performance, and reduce costs.Qualifications
A minimum of eight years of progressive hands-on experience in an environment with critical complex equipment with levels of redundancy and efficiency.13+ years with a High School diploma or10+ years with an Associates degree or7+ with a Bachelor of Science degree or5+ years with a Masters degree.A minimum of eight years supervisory experience in O&M of large complex commercial buildings and mission critical environments.Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. Citizenship, for access to classified information; Active TS / SCI with Polygraph Clearance.Desired Qualifications :
Strong electrical and HVAC background in areas including UPS and emergency power systems,Chillers and Cooling Towers-PM Requirements and attention.Ability to read and interpret facility blueprints and electrical schematicsExperience with Building Automated Systems Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes and regulationsContract management experience helpfulExcellent verbal and written communication skillsComputer literacy including a working knowledge of MS Project and the MS Office SuiteFluent / Experience in a Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)A demonstrated ability to identify, analyzes, and resolves complex problems associated with general construction, and maintenance / repair of commercial facilities.Possess an active Engineering License in (determined by location of services)We offer an excellent benefits package including :
A competitive salaryMedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurancePaid time offTuition reimbursement401k Retirement PlanMilitary Reserve pay offsetPaid maternity leaveAbilities :
Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.Sitting for extended periods of time.Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.Identify and understand the speech of another person.