Data Center Controls Manager - Operations
- Pay
- $150,000 – $175,000 per year
- Location
- Elk Grove Village, IL · Hybrid
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Lead / Staff
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)
- Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)
- commissioning
Also useful
- BAS
- MOP documentation
- root-cause analysis
Stated benefits & perks
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Disability
About the role
The Controls Manager is responsible for the operational performance, maintenance, reliability, and strategic development of Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM), and related controls platforms across Prime Data Centers' portfolio. The role partners with Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Commissioning, and Operations teams to ensure mission-critical systems operate safely, efficiently, and in accordance with Prime standards.
What you'll do
Operations & Reliability
- Oversee day-to-day operation of BMS, EPMS, and DCIM systems across multiple data center facilities.
- Ensure all controls systems, integrations, and monitoring platforms operate reliably and accurately.
- Lead troubleshooting, incident response, root-cause analysis, and corrective action efforts for controls-related issues.
- Support critical facility operations and provide technical guidance during equipment failures and emergency events.
Controls Leadership
- Manage controls standards, procedures, and governance for BAS/BMS/EPMS/DCIM systems.
- Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for controls architecture, integration, automation, and monitoring platforms.
- Lead modifications and optimization projects to improve facility efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
- Develop and maintain operational documentation, test procedures, MOPs, and change management records.
Project & Commissioning Support
- Support new construction, phased expansions, retrofits, and facility upgrades from a controls perspective.
- Review controls designs, sequences of operation, network architectures, points lists, and equipment submittals.
- Participate in commissioning activities and validate controls performance during startup and turnover.
- Coordinate contractors, vendors, and integrators during implementation and maintenance activities.
Continuous Improvement
- Analyze operational trends, alarms, power utilization, and system performance metrics.
- Identify opportunities for automation, energy reduction, and operational efficiency improvements.
- Support implementation of emerging technologies and enhancements to Prime's controls standards.
Qualifications
Required
Benefits
- Competitive salary range from $150-175k along with an annual performance bonus program
- 401k fully vested upon enrollment, up to a 4% employer match
- 100% employee premiums paid by employer for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability
Paid Time Off + Sick time
- Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.
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- About Company ---
About Prime Data Centers
Prime Data Centers develops, acquires, and operates data centers for some of the world's largest enterprises. A private firm owned by a group controlling $6 billion in assets, with a 15-year tenure in technology and real estate development, Prime provides customers with ownership options and dynamic leasing models, defining a true corporate partnership.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Prime is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, protected veteran or military status, disability status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
From Prime Data Centers's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Data Center Controls Manager - Operations posting at Prime Data Centers states compensation of $150,000 – $175,000 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Prime Data Centers's official career site.
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