Serverfarm

Serverfarm

Data Center Site Start-Up Manager [Texas]

Houston, TX · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$170kDetected 130 days ago
ComplianceStakeholder ManagementProcurementCommunicationOrganizational SkillsOSHA

About the role

  • Serverfarm is a leading developer and operator of data centers with over 750+ locations and key customer relationships in 45 countries.
  • We're revolutionizing how data centers operate across North America, Western Europe, and Israel, serving the world's leading technology and hyperscale companies.
  • A career at Serverfarm means being at the forefront of digital infrastructure innovation, where your work directly impacts how the world's data is managed and secured.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the mobilization strategy for new data center deployments and acquisitions.
  • Coordinate internal teams and third-party partners to ensure all mobilization deliverables are aligned and complete.
  • Ensure mobilization activities support Serverfarm' s commercial, operational, and customer objectives.
  • Ensure all critical infrastructure is delivered, commissioned, and transitioned in line with Serverfarm design standards, availability targets, and redundancy philosophies.
  • Lead readiness reviews and formal go-live approvals.
  • Ensure cooling designs support current and future IT loads, redundancy requirements, and operational efficiency targets.
  • Support acquisition transitions, including staff transfer oversight where applicable.
  • Support lifecycle planning and fulfilment of critical spare obligations.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in data center site start-ups, mobilization, or operational transitions.
  • Strong understanding of mission-critical data center operations and risk management.
  • Experience operating in a client-side or owner-operator role.
  • Experience supporting data center acquisitions and integrations.
  • Knowledge of FM service models and supplier governance
  • Familiarity with DCIM, CMMS, and operational reporting platforms.
  • Define and mobilize suppliers required to meet warranties and Service Level Agreements.

Compensation

  • Our compensation philosophy rewards employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned with the company's goals and strategic initiatives.

Company info

  • Confirm readiness for 24/7 mission-critical operations in alignment with contracted customer obligations as part of handover to site operations.

This listing is sourced directly from Serverfarm's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.