Data Center Team Lead (Night Shift, Rotating 12 hours, 6PM – 6AM)

About the Role

This role is a night‑shift position that rotates 12 hours a day—3 days one week, then 4 days the next week. CBRE is the global leader in commercial real‑estate and data‑center management, operating the largest portfolio of mission‑critical facilities worldwide. The Data Center Team Leader will lead a specialized technical operations team, protect clients’ digital assets, and ensure industry‑leading operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and inspect the work performed by engineering staff to ensure completeness, functionality, and prime client‑space condition.
• Review monthly service‑request summaries to identify and address recurrent operational problems.
• Formulate and implement a preventative‑maintenance program that meets or exceeds equipment rated life.
• Inspect building systems—including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing—to verify operation within design capabilities and client‑specified environmental conditions.
• Review assigned work orders, estimating time and materials needed for repairs.
• Maintain an inventory of supplies and tools; order necessary materials.
• Assist the team with complex repairs, emergencies, and preventive‑maintenance tasks.
• Apply advanced knowledge to develop new, more efficient methods for individual and departmental objectives.
• Showcase expertise in your discipline and in‑depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization.
• Coach others to develop expertise across most or all areas within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Anticipate objections and persuade senior‑level stakeholders to adopt alternative viewpoints.
• Impact customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi‑discipline teams.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and operational plans supporting functional goals.
• Communicate difficult and complex ideas with influence.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or trade‑school diploma with 4–5 years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Prior shift‑manager or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to meet physical demands: stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting/carrying loads of 50 lb or more.
• Willingness to consider new perspectives on existing solutions.
• In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills and an inquisitive mindset.
• Sophisticated math skills for calculating percentages, fractions, and other financial‑related figures.
• Capability to influence a range of customer, operation, project, or service activities within own and related teams.
• Ability to work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Proficiency in coaching others and sharing in‑depth knowledge of your discipline and broader functional areas.
• Skill in leading by example and modeling CBRE RISE values.
• Ability to build consensus and persuade others to reach agreement.

Schedule

Night‑shift rotation: 12‑hour shifts, 3 days one week and 4 days the next week.

Company Overview

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) is a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, and the world’s largest commercial real‑estate services and investment firm (2024 revenue). With more than 140,000 employees serving clients in over 100 countries, CBRE operates through four business segments: Advisory; Building Operations & Experience; Project Management; and Real Estate Investments. The company’s collaborative culture is built on the values of respect, integrity, service, and excellence, and it welcomes diverse perspectives and backgrounds.