Job Title: Regional Director – Critical Infrastructure
Location: Atlanta, GA
Duration: Direct Hire
Salary Range: Competitive / Market-Based (DOE)
Job Description
A leading enterprise infrastructure organization is seeking an experienced Regional Director – Critical Infrastructure to lead mission-critical operations across a regional portfolio of high-availability facilities. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing infrastructure maintenance, operational reliability, vendor management, compliance, capital planning, and team leadership across critical environments.
The ideal candidate will drive uptime, operational excellence, preventive maintenance strategy, infrastructure lifecycle management, and budget performance while ensuring safe and compliant facility operations in a fast-paced, high-availability environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead regional critical infrastructure operations across multiple mission‑critical facilities, ensuring maximum uptime, reliability, and operational continuity
- Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs for electrical, mechanical, HVAC, fire/life safety, and related infrastructure systems
- Manage vendor sourcing, contract negotiations, bid processes, service agreements, and performance accountability
- Develop and execute infrastructure maintenance strategies aligned with operational goals, compliance requirements, and risk management standards
- Own annual maintenance operating budgets, expense management, capital planning, and cost optimization initiatives
- Evaluate infrastructure health, identify end‑of‑life equipment risks, and recommend lifecycle replacement strategies
- Oversee break/fix repair activities, capital improvement initiatives, infrastructure upgrades, and reliability enhancement projects
- Review and approve maintenance documentation, Methods of Procedure (MOPs), and change control activities for infrastructure work
- Ensure adherence to safety standards, regulatory compliance, internal operational policies, and risk mitigation protocols
- Lead emergency response efforts for critical incidents, infrastructure failures, and after‑hours operational events
- Build, mentor, and lead regional technical maintenance teams, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and workforce development
- Partner cross‑functionally with leadership, operations teams, finance, vendors, and external stakeholders to drive business continuity
- Implement maintenance tracking systems, asset documentation standards, and performance reporting processes
- Drive operational efficiencies, national vendor leverage, and cost reduction strategies across maintenance programs
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in mission‑critical facilities, data center operations, or critical infrastructure environments
- Strong expertise in electrical and mechanical infrastructure systems, including:
- UPS systems
- Transformers
- HVAC systems
- Fire alarm and fire protection systems
- Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Proven leadership experience managing regional operations, facility engineering teams, or infrastructure maintenance groups
- Strong background in vendor management, contract administration, and service delivery oversight
- Experience managing operating budgets, capital expenditures, and infrastructure lifecycle planning
- Knowledge of change management, MOP review, compliance controls, and risk assessment processes
- Strong crisis management and incident response leadership experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Technical certification or formal training in electrical, mechanical, or critical facility systems preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related discipline preferred
Ideal Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate is a strategic operations leader with deep critical infrastructure expertise who understands how to balance uptime, risk, cost, and long‑term asset reliability. They bring strong experience managing multi‑site mission‑critical environments, leading technical teams, and making high‑stakes operational decisions under pressure.
This person is best suited for someone with backgrounds such as:
- Regional Director / Director of Critical Facilities
- Data Center Operations Director
- Director of Facilities Engineering
- Regional Facilities Director
- Critical Infrastructure Operations Leader
- Mission Critical Engineering Director
- Senior Facilities Operations Manager
Data Centers | Colocation | Cloud Infrastructure | Telecom | Mission Critical Facilities | Enterprise Infrastructure | Large‑scale Industrial Operations
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority‑owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian’s platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game‑changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. Dexian’s brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit to learn more. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
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