Critical Facilities Strategy Consultant Remote / Traveler
$150,000–$200,000 year
On-siteAshburn, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Interpret electrical and mechanical one-line drawings to calculate maximum load capability and identify single points of failure in mission critical data center infrastructure. Collect operational data from utility meters, chillers, generators, and fire suppression systems to assess maintenance processes and recommend reliability improvements. Analyze energy usage patterns, develop maintenance staffing plans, and provide Rough Order of Magnitude estimates for facility expansion and capacity changes. Present findings to client C-level executives and act as the project executive for global delivery, managing quality and financial forecasts. Travel up to 50% of the time to support enterprise, colocation, and hyperscale clients, with a requirement to live within 60-90 minutes of a major airport.
Required Qualifications
- 10 Years + data center operational experience in Hyperscale / Colocation / Enterprise facilities
- Must be fully competent in the skills required to correctly interpret a mechanical one-line drawing reflecting facility HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning) systems typically employed in mission critical facilities from central mechanical cooling to computer room air conditioner (or air handling unit)
- Must be fully competent in the skills required to correctly Interpret electrical one-line drawings reflecting facility electrical systems from utility to point of distribution in a mission critical space(s) (raised floor computer room) including utility meters, electrical switchboards, circuit breakers, UPS systems, power distribution units, control panels, generators, transfer switches, and facility infrastructure metering stations
- Fully familiar with electrical grounding systems along with a basic understanding of lightening protection systems
- Knowledgeable in the requirements of the National Electrical Code
- IT Architecture Familiarity: Knowledge of basic IT hardware including servers (enterprise and high performance), network, cloud services and storage devices
- Client Facing with all levels of the business – C level to technician
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (this role requires heavy amount of writing, documentation, and client interaction)
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
- Expertise in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
- Basic financial analysis techniques and accounting principles such as Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) methodologies, Cash Flow models, and CAPEX and OPEX budgeting
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time (otherwise work from home) ** might be times when sustained travel over short periods of time are required, particularly when supporting our global clients
- Must live 60-90 minutes from a major airport
Desired Qualifications
- Applicable data center professional certifications
- BA/BS from an accredited College/University with Engineering or Computer Science degree a plus
- Previous experience in the Military / Military veterans in all branches that have experience with Electrical / Mechanical is a huge plus (Navy Nukes- EMN, ETN, MMNs, Seabees, Army - Power Generation, Air Force – Power Production, Generator Techs, Maritime, Coast Guard, etc.)
Hiring someone like this?
Get your role in front of qualified candidates on Sorce.