Chris Faerber

Chris Faerber

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Senior Manager, BMS/EPMS – Design, Engineering & Construction @ QTS Data Centers
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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  • QTS Data Centers
    Senior Manager, BMS/EPMS – Design, Engineering & Construction
    QTS Data Centers
    Jul 2026 - Current (2 months)
    Senior Manager, DCIM Delivery Design responsible for leading the strategy, standardization, and governance of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) systems across a hyperscale data center portfolio. Serves as the enterprise technical authority for BMS, EPMS, PLC, and SCADA platforms, driving scalable, reliable, and standardized control system architectures that support global data center operations. Leads and develops a high-performing engineering team while establishing enterprise standards, design governance, and quality frameworks for control systems, integration strategies, data architecture, and automation platforms. Partners with development, construction, procurement, commissioning, operations, and IT teams to ensure success
  • QTS Data Centers
    Design Lead, BMS/EPMS – Design, Engineering & Construction
    QTS Data Centers
    Dec 2025 - Jul 2026 (8 months)
    I lead the development, governance, and execution of enterprise DCIM design standards across a large-scale data center portfolio, ensuring BMS, EPMS, PLC, and SCADA systems are consistent, scalable, and aligned to long-term enterprise architecture strategies. This is a hands-on leadership role where I combine technical depth with organizational leadership—building and scaling high-performing engineering teams while ensuring alignment between design intent and downstream delivery.
  • QTS Data Centers
    Manager, Q-Systems (BMS/EPMS, Security, Telecom)
    QTS Data Centers
    Jun 2025 - Dec 2025 (7 months)
    Q-Systems (BMS/EPMS, Security, Telecom) – Development, Delivery & Quality — Responsibilities — In my role at QTS Data Centers, I manage multiple BMS/EPMS, Security & Telecom projects, ensuring consistency and quality across all installations. I develop comprehensive project plans and budgets, leading to on-time completion and enhanced stakeholder collaboration. My efforts contribute to improved operational efficiency and project transparency.
  • EdgeConneX
    Technical Program Manager, Engineering (Americas)
    EdgeConneX
    Sep 2024 - May 2025 (9 months)
    — Responsibilities — In my role, I drove technical program management efforts that significantly improved project feasibility and operational efficiency. By analyzing site capacities and collaborating with various stakeholders, I ensured timely resolutions to project challenges while supporting the CAPEX process for engineering initiatives. My contributions led to enhanced project outcomes and streamlined processes.
  • Albireo Energy
    Solutions Architect, BMS/EPMS - Data Centers
    Albireo Energy
    Jul 2023 - Sep 2024 (1 year 3 months)
    — Responsibilities — In my role at Albireo Energy, I focused on designing and implementing innovative data center solutions that addressed complex technical challenges. By collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, I ensured seamless integration of systems, optimizing energy consumption and enhancing performance. My mentorship of sales account managers fostered a culture of technical excellence and customer-centric solutions.
  • Meta
    Regional Manager, Data Center Startup & Readiness
    Meta
    Jun 2020 - Jun 2023 (3 years 1 month)
    — Responsibilities — In my role at Meta, I facilitated the transition of data centers from construction to operational phases, ensuring compliance and efficiency. I coordinated cross-functional teams, managed quality processes, and identified gaps in documentation, significantly improving startup readiness. My efforts contributed to a streamlined operational framework across multiple sites in the West Region. — West Region — CCO - Crook County, Oregon EAG - Eagle Mountain, Utah MAZ - Mesa, Arizona PRN - Prineville, Oregon VLL - Los Lunas, New Mexico VCN - Valencia County, New Mexico
  • Cyxtera Technologies
    Director, Data Center Instrumentation and Controls Engineering
    Cyxtera Technologies
    Mar 2018 - May 2020 (2 years 3 months)
    Directed operational excellence across Cyxtera data centers through superior engineering, planning, maintenance, commissioning, and documentation of automation systems and mission critical infrastructures. Managed resources in design, business case creation, project planning, and implementation. — 24 / 7 Technical Support — • Provided 24x7 technical support and subject matter expertise for the local data center teams and collaborated with sales, project management, and data center management on customer support and the optimization of the center infrastructure. • Conducted site inspections and surveys while developing recommendations to improve, repair, or modify physical plants and built systems to the highest operational integrity and en
  • Cyxtera Technologies
    Manager, Data Center Instrumentation and Controls Engineering
    Cyxtera Technologies
    Mar 2016 - Feb 2018 (2 years)
    — Responsibilities — • Accountable for driving operational excellence across all Cyxtera Data Centers through engineering, planning, maintenance, commissioning and documentation of Data Center automation systems and associated mission critical infrastructures. • Manage Controls Engineering resources globally. • Lead controls team in the design, business case creation, and project planning/implementation. • Conduct site inspections, surveys and develop recommendations and specifications to improve, repair or modify physical plants and building systems toward the highest operational integrity and energy efficiency. • Participate in change management review and approval process. • Provide feedback and recommendations to the Regional Directors
  • Cyxtera Technologies
    Lead Engineer, Data Center Instrumentation and Controls Engineering
    Cyxtera Technologies
    Sep 2015 - Feb 2016 (6 months)
    — Programming / Engineering Duties — • Interpret control sequences and create programming language. • Work directly with outside engineer consultants, field installers, and ALL in house staff (project managers/engineers). • Review / Coordinates specifications, scope, SOO and control drawings with assigned engineer and/or project manager to ensure proper project procedures. • Assists the successful transition of the project from installation to Facility Operations Staff. • Debug and troubleshoot system operations while making documented improvements so that we can apply solutions to revision controlled standards. • Develop and implement graphical user interface for Building Automation Systems per the requirements of standards and end users.
  • Cyxtera Technologies
    Senior Engineer, Data Center Instrumentation and Controls Engineering
    Cyxtera Technologies
    Mar 2015 - Aug 2015 (6 months)
    — Programming / Engineering Duties — • Interpret control sequences and create programming language. • Work directly with outside engineer consultants, field installers, and ALL in house staff (project managers/engineers). • Review / Coordinates specifications, scope, SOO and control drawings with assigned engineer and/or project manager to ensure proper project procedures. • Assists the successful transition of the project from installation to Facility Operations Staff. • Debug and troubleshoot system operations while making documented improvements so that we can apply solutions to revision controlled standards. • Develop and implement graphical user interface for Building Automation Systems per the requirements of standards and end users.
  • Building Management Solutions
    Independent Contractor
    Building Management Solutions
    Jan 2015 - Dec 2025 (11 years)
    — Responsibilities — As an independent contractor at Building Management Solutions, I specialize in delivering tailored support for HVAC systems. My role involves troubleshooting complex control systems, driving design specifications, and enhancing procurement processes to ensure project success. I leverage my technical expertise to optimize operations and provide valuable feedback to design partners, contributing to efficient project execution.
  • UtahYamas Controls
    Sr. Project Manager
    UtahYamas Controls
    Sep 2013 - Jan 2015 (1 year 5 months)
    — Responsibilities — In my role at Utah-Yamas Controls, I spearheaded the management of fast-track building automation and energy services projects, overseeing multiple construction efforts simultaneously. My focus on efficiency led to a remarkable 99% success rate in budget adherence. By mentoring my team and enhancing subcontractor relationships, I significantly improved operational effectiveness and competitiveness.
  • Control Solutions Group Inc
    Sr. Controls Engineer
    Control Solutions Group Inc
    Jun 2011 - Sep 2013 (2 years 4 months)
    — Responsibilities — In my role at Control Solutions Group, Inc., I specialized in optimizing building management systems and providing technical support for data centers. I effectively troubleshot complex issues, drove the design of control systems, and supported procurement activities. My contributions significantly improved operational reliability and efficiency in MEP systems, ensuring seamless project execution.
  • DVL Group Inc
    Sr. Controls Engineer
    DVL Group Inc
    Jan 2007 - Jun 2011 (4 years 6 months)
    — Responsibilities — In my role at DVL Group, Inc., I specialized in enhancing the performance of building management systems through rigorous troubleshooting and design optimization. I collaborated with project leaders to ensure reliable operations and provided critical technical support to in-service data centers. My contributions significantly improved system efficiency and reliability, directly impacting project success.
  • Island Controls Inc
    Sr. Controls Engineer
    Island Controls Inc
    Aug 2005 - Jan 2007 (1 year 6 months)
    — Responsibilities — In my role at Island Controls Inc, I specialized in optimizing building management systems and providing technical support for data centers. I drove the design basis for control systems, ensuring reliable operations while enhancing efficiency. My expertise in troubleshooting and root cause analysis significantly improved system performance and reliability, contributing to the overall success of various projects.
  • DVL Group Inc
    Controls Technician
    DVL Group Inc
    Jun 2004 - Aug 2005 (1 year 3 months)
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  • Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Bachelor of Science (B.S, Building Automation Engineering
    Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Jan 2000 - Jan 2004 (4 years 1 month)
  • Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Associate of Science - (A.S, Heating
    Pennsylvania College of Technology
    Jan 2000 - Jan 2002 (2 years 1 month)
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    Centurylink Datacenter - Midwest
    Mar 2016 - Current (10 years 6 months)
    CenturyLink has succeeded in developing a system that delivers efficient data center cooling from 10% to 100% of rated capacity. The new Chiller in a Box (CIB) system developed by CenturyLink engineering is delivering high efficiency chilled water cooling at annualized efficiencies of 0.18 kW per ton across the load profile from 10% to 100% capacity.
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    eBay Quicksilver Data Center - LEED Gold
    Mar 2013 - Current (13 years 6 months)
    On August 15, 2011 eBay pre-announced the release of their second Modular Data Center RFP through Data Center Pulse. The goal was to make the industry aware of what was coming so they could prepare to respond. On August 19, 2011 eBay announced the official release of their second Modular RFP in Salt Lake City, Utah - Project Quicksilver. They leveraged Data Center Pulse to reach the largest audience of design and construction engineers as well as hardware, software and solutions partners to tackle the problem. Lessons learned in Project Mercury around design and fine tuning the RFP process will be applied to this project. On October 25, 2011 eBay announced the selection of the five finalists in the second Modular Data Center RFP. The fina
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    Utah Data Center Bumblebee Hive - LEED Silver
    Jun 2012 - Current (14 years 3 months)
    The Utah Data Center, code-named Bumblehive, is the first Intelligence Community Comprehensive National Cyber-security Initiative (IC CNCI) data center designed to support the Intelligence Community's efforts to monitor, strengthen and protect the nation. Our Utah "mission data repository" is designed to cope with the vast increases in digital data that have accompanied the rise of the global network. NSA is the executive agent for the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and is the lead agency at the center. The 1.5 billion-dollar one million square-foot Bluffdale / Camp Williams LEED Silver facility houses a 100,000 sq-ft mission critical Tier III data center. The remaining 900,000 SF is used for technical support and
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    eBay Mercury Data Center
    Mar 2012 - Current (14 years 6 months)
    eBay’s new containerized data center in Phoenix is one of the most efficient data centers ever built, recording exceptional performance on industry metrics while operating in temperatures as high as 115 degrees F, according to a report released today. The eBay facility provides some of the best evidence to date that the industry’s efforts to share best practices on design and operations have dramatically improved the energy efficiency of data centers. eBay’s Phoenix facility features high-density server deployments that are cooled with hot water, a strategy that works in data centers operating at elevated temperatures. The eBay facility uses traditional raised-floor space, but also deploys servers in data center containers on the roof of
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    eBay Topaz Data Center - LEED Gold
    Jun 2011 - Current (15 years 3 months)
    The first phase of the Topaz project is a 240,000 square foot building housing three 20,000 square foot data center halls – one for eBay Marketplace, one for PayPal.com, and a third hall for expansion space. The master plan for the site calls for four phases, which will allow eBay to consolidate leased data center space currently spread across three states. The facility has 7.2 megawatts of capacity in phase 1, with a 30 megawatt substation on site. Here’s a look at some of the energy efficiency features built into the new facility: eBay is using 400V power distribution, allowing it to eliminate an entire level of transformers and deliver 230V to the servers, saving 2 percent in power costs. The data center is cooled using a water-side e
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    Tasty Baking Company Manufacturing Plant - LEED Gold
    Apr 2008 - Current (18 years 5 months)
    Tasty Baking Company, makers of the Tastykake snack line, on May 4 marked the official grand opening of the company’s new, modernized, LEED-registered (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) bakery at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. Upon approval from the U.S. Green Building Council, the new, 345,000-square-foot home of Tastykake will be the world’s largest “green” bakery, featuring energy-efficient HVAC, water conservation, the use of recycled building materials and day-light harvesting, among other environmentally efficient components. The transition away from its 88-year-old, six-story Hunting Park baking facility at 2801 Hunting Park Avenue in the Allegheny West area of the city to its new, LEED-registered bakery follows the move o
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    Woodland Corporate Center - Liberty Property Trust - LEED Gold
    Nov 2007 - Current (18 years 10 months)
    Liberty Property Trust is a self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT) which owns and manages one of the largest portfolios of quality suburban industrial and office properties in the United States. A fully-integrated real estate firm, the Company develops, acquires, leases and manages a growing portfolio of properties. The Company currently owns and operates 304 properties with more than 1,000 tenants in 25 million square feet of space. 7920 Woodland Center Blvd. Tampa, Florida 52,627 Woodland Corporate Center 7930,8010-20 Woodland Center Blvd. Tampa, Florida 89,758 Woodland Corporate Center 8112-42 Woodland Center Blvd. Tampa, Florida 39,155 Woodland
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    One Crecent Drive - Liberty Property Trust - LEED Gold
    Jun 2007 - Current (19 years 3 months)
    One Crescent Drive is a four-story building at the Navy Yard Corporate Center designed by world-renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern. Situated within a Keystone Opportunity Improvement Zone (KOIZ), One Crescent Drive offers qualified businesses substantial city and state tax abatements through 2018. The building's sustainable, green design provides a more efficient and higher quality workplace environment and has been certified as a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum Building by the U.S. Green Building Council. Located on the recently completed Crescent Park, a 3.5 acre public space with a putting green which offers wireless Internet access, One Crescent Drive combines the best of suburban office parks with an und
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    Comcast Data Center - West Chester PA
    Apr 2007 - Current (19 years 5 months)
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    Hawaiian Convention Center - Controls Retrofit
    Jun 2006 - Current (20 years 3 months)
    With its double-pitched Hawaiian roof, soaring canopies recalling Polynesian canoe sails, and steel “Palm tree” beams, this convention center embodies a modern Hawaiian Sense of Place. Its 1.1 million square feet are located on 10 acres at the gateway to Waikiki, and it has received numerous design awards, including being voted the most beautiful convention center in the world by the International Association of Exhibition and Events. This design-build project was the largest single construction contract undertaken by the State of Hawaii. The winning contractor/architect team was selected through an international competition, in which the public was invited to vote. Nordic PCL had to guarantee costs based solely on the competition drawings
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    Hawaii Island Resort - Hyatt Controls Retrofit
    Feb 2006 - Current (20 years 7 months)
    Size: 9 floors, 806 rooms Built: 1980 Last Renovation:1996 Location: On world-famous Ka'anapali beach. The action of Lahaina town is just a few short miles away. Kapalua airport is a short 5 minute drive. The Kahului airport is a 45 minute drive.
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