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Data Center Warranty Manager - On-site

FexillonKansas City, MO🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 26, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a unique opportunity to manage the critical post-construction phase of data center projects, driving system stabilization and ensuring vendor accountability. You'll thrive here if you excel at bridging technical teams and possess strong problem-solving skills, with the added benefit of hybrid flexibility. Apply now to contribute to impactful projects within a reputable company!

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Kansas City, MO, United States
Posted
2 weeks ago
Power BI

Job Description

The Data Center Warranty Manager is responsible for managing the post-construction / post-deployment phase of data center projects. This includes overseeing defects, warranties, vendor accountability, and system performance stabilization after handover. They act as the bridge between Construction & commissioning teams, Operations (data center ops), and vendors / contractors.

Key Responsibilities

1. Warranty & Defects Management

  • Track and manage warranty issues/periods for all systems (electrical, mechanical, IT infrastructure)
  • Log, prioritize, and resolve defects discovered after handover
  • Ensure vendors meet contractual warranty obligations
  • Maintain an issue tracking system

2. Vendor & Contractor Coordination

  • Act as the primary contact for OEMs and contractors during warranty phase
  • Escalate unresolved issues and monitor/enforce SLAs
  • Coordinate site visits and remediation work

3. Transition to Operations (Aftercare Phase)

  • Support smooth transition from project delivery to operations
  • Ensure all documentation, warranties, and asset data are complete

4. Incident & Root Cause Analysis

  • Assist investigations into post-handover failures
  • Co-ordinate RCA (Root Cause Analysis) and ensure corrective actions
  • Assist mitigation to ensure prevention of repeat failures across sites

5. Reporting & Governance

  • Provide regular reports on open defects, warranty claims status, vendor performance
  • Track KPIs like time to resolution & defect recurrence rate

6. Risk & Compliance

  • Support compliance with contractual obligations, safety standards, and operational readiness criteria.
    • Identify risks during warranty phase and mitigate proactively.

Requirements

  • Good understanding of Electrical systems (UPS, switchgear, generators), Mechanical systems (HVAC, chillers, CRAC units), and Data center infrastructure (Tier III/IV concepts).
  • Between 1–3+ years in Data center construction, commissioning, or operations, Experience with mission-critical environments.
  • Familiarity with Ticketing systems like CMMS / asset tools, Excel / Power BI dashboards, Document control systems.
  • Bachelor’s degree in: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management
  • Certifications (preferred): PMP (Project Management Professional), CDCP / CDCS (Data Center certifications)
  • Full Driving License

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