Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Lappeenranta, Finland"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 94% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€2,190–€5,600). The listed pay band (€232–€251) is tighter than the benchmark, which suggests lower salary variability. This benchmark is based on 291 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Data Center Facilities Manager
Market	Lower bound (25th percentile)	Median	Upper bound (75th percentile)
All roles in Lappeenranta, Finland	€2,190/per month	€2,898/per month	€5,600/per month

About the role

The role The Facilities Manager leads a multidisciplinary team of technicians and contractors, oversees maintenance and capital projects, manages vendor performance, and drives operational excellence through continuous improvement, sustainability initiatives, and proactive risk management. Key Responsibilities Critical Facilities Operations - Lead the day-to-day operation of all critical facility infrastructure. ... (full content above)

Job Details

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day operation of all critical facility infrastructure
Ensure the availability and reliability of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and life safety systems
Maintain compliance with Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and uptime objectives
Oversee 24/7 operational support, including incident response and escalation
Ensure SOPs, EOPs, and MOPs are current and followed
Lead, mentor, and develop Critical Facilities Engineers and Technicians
Manage shift schedules, staffing, training, and performance evaluations
Foster a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Coordinate contractor and vendor activities to ensure quality and compliance
Develop and oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs
Manage maintenance planning through CMMS
Monitor equipment lifecycle performance and develop replacement strategies
Ensure maintenance activities minimize operational risk and downtime
Oversee electrical distribution systems (MV/LV), UPS, standby generators, ATS, chillers, CRAH/CRAC, AHUs, pumps, heat exchangers, BMS, fire and security systems
Ensure compliance with Finnish occupational safety legislation, EU directives, environmental regulations, and company policies
Manage PTW/LOTO and contractor safety programs
Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions
Prepare for and support regulatory inspections and internal audits
Develop and manage the facilities operating budget
Review maintenance contracts and service agreements
Monitor vendor performance against KPIs
Support procurement of equipment and facility services
Track and report key metrics: infrastructure availability, PM completion, MTTR, MTBF, PUE, energy, safety
Prepare operational reports for senior leadership

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related technical discipline
Master's degree is an advantage but not required
Minimum 7 years of experience in critical facilities or mission-critical operations
At least 3 years of leadership experience managing technical teams
Experience in hyperscale data centers, colocation facilities, hospitals, power generation, or industrial operations is highly desirable
Strong knowledge of critical electrical infrastructure
HVAC and cooling systems
Chilled water and hydronic systems
Building Management Systems (BMS)
Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM)
Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Reliability and maintenance best practices
Risk assessment and root cause analysis
Commissioning and integrated systems testing
Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (preferred)
Occupational Safety Card, Hot Work Card, First Aid (EA1)
Uptime Institute ATS or similar certification (preferred)
Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) advantageous
Fluent English; Finnish beneficial

Skills & Technologies

CMMSBuilding Management System (BMS)DCIMPUE metricsHVAC systemsElectrical infrastructureLife safety systemsLEO/LOTOPreventive maintenancePredictive maintenanceRoot cause analysisCommissioning and system testingSLA compliance