Data Center Manager

About the role

As a CBRE Data Center Manager, you will manage the team responsible for providing preventative maintenance and repair services to a client or small building. This job is part of the Critical and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for technical maintenance services in critical client environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise engineering personnel, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Assign work orders and provide technical training and mentorship.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs for facility equipment and systems.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with clients to minimize business disruption.
• Monitor and maintain critical systems including HVAC, fire alarm, plumbing, electrical, and building automation systems.
• Verify quality and completion of engineering work and ensure facilities remain operational and compliant.
• Respond to emergencies and lead troubleshooting efforts for complex facility issues.
• Drive operational improvements, resource planning, and strategic initiatives.
• Build relationships with clients, vendors, and senior leadership to support business objectives.
• Promote and model CBRE RISE values and safety standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED or trade school diploma – 5+ years of engineering, maintenance or facility operations.
• Strong knowledge of the following:
  • HVAC systems
  • Chilled Water Systems
  • Clean Dry Air Systems
  • Process Chilled Water Vacuum Systems
  • BMS/BAS/SCADA platforms
  • Electrical Systems
  • Alarms and Lighting Systems
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks including climbing, walking, standing, and working in industrial environments.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention preferred.
• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Pay

• Minimum salary $140,000 annually; maximum salary $143,000 annually.
• Compensation based on skills, qualifications, and experience.
• Eligible for a discretionary bonus under CBRE’s applicable benefit program.