Data Center Electrical Team Lead

About the role

CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate and data center management, operating the largest portfolio of mission-critical facilities in the world. Our teams ensure the digital economy runs around the clock without interruption. As a Data Center Team Leader, you will lead specialized technical operations, leveraging deep, hands-on data center experience to protect clients' most valuable digital assets. Your expertise in complex infrastructure—such as cooling systems, redundant power supplies, and strict uptime requirements—will maintain our industry-leading operational standards. You will oversee skilled engineering teams and manage complex vendor networks in critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and inspect the work performed by engineering staff to ensure completeness, functionality, and client space readiness.
• Review monthly service request summaries to identify and address recurrent operational problems.
• Formulate and implement a preventative maintenance program to extend the life of building machinery and systems.
• Inspect building systems, including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing, to ensure equipment operates within design capabilities and meets client environmental conditions.
• Review assigned work orders, estimate time and materials for repairs, and maintain inventory of supplies and tools.
• Assist the team with complex repairs, emergencies, and preventive maintenance.
• Apply advanced knowledge to develop improved methods for achieving individual and department objectives.
• Demonstrate expertise in your discipline and in-depth knowledge of related job functions within the organization.
• Coach others to develop expertise across multiple areas within the function.
• Lead by example, modeling behaviors aligned with CBRE RISE values.
• Anticipate objections and persuade stakeholders, including senior leaders, to adopt new perspectives.
• Impact customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, or operational plans supporting functional goals.
• Communicate complex ideas effectively to influence outcomes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade school diploma with 4-5 years of job-related experience. A combination of experience and education may substitute for a diploma.
• Prior shift manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• Meet physical requirements, including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting/carrying heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Willingness to challenge existing solutions and explore new approaches.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Sophisticated math skills for calculating percentages, fractions, and financial-related figures.
• Ability to impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within and across teams.
• Capability to work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Proficiency in coaching others and sharing in-depth knowledge of your discipline and related functions.
• Skill in leading by example and modeling CBRE RISE values.
• Ability to build consensus and persuade others to reach agreements.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $75,000 to $90,000 annually ($36.06 to $43.27 per hour), depending on skills, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits

• 401(K)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance