Data Center Controls Manager - Operations
Company: Prime Data Centers
Role summary
Data Center Controls Manager - Operations is a role at Prime Data Centers in Quinte West, Ontario, Canada (hybrid). Posted 2026-08-18. Experience level: 5-10.
- Job title
- Data Center Controls Manager - Operations
- Company
- Prime Data Centers
- Location
- Quinte West, Ontario, Canada
- Work arrangement
- hybrid
- Category
- Trades & Construction
- Experience level
- 5-10
- Date posted
- 2026-08-18
If you have a knack for keeping complex infrastructure running smoothly, this is a great chance to step into a leadership role at a growing company. You’ll be managing critical building systems in a high-stakes environment where reliability is everything, offering a stable career path with plenty of room to grow.
Job description
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
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.
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.
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.
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