CBRE Data Center Facilities Manager

As a CBRE Data Center Facilities Manager, you will manage a team responsible for overseeing critical infrastructure operations and 24/7/365 maintenance for a data center facility, campus, or critical asset portfolio. This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area, focusing on maximizing uptime, mitigating operational risk, and providing strategic support regarding high-density cooling, power distribution, and infrastructure lifecycle plans.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide formal supervision to critical facilities employees.
• Monitor specialized data center training and development.
• Conduct performance evaluations and technical coaching.
• Oversee recruiting for skilled critical environment technicians.
• Schedule and manage 24/7/365 shift activities.
• Establish work schedules and rigorous cross-training plans.
• Set and track department and SLA deadlines.
• Mentor and coach technical staff as needed.
• Coordinate critical infrastructure maintenance with specialized vendors.
• Maintain client relationships regarding uptime and incidents.
• Manage capital projects, budgets, and variance reports.
• Perform facility inspections following critical environment regulations.
• Suggest efficiencies for Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE).
• Manage environmental health, safety, and EOP procedures.
• Oversee critical vendor relationships and invoicing procedures.
• Review quotes for specialized parts and labor.
• Conduct training on maintenance, Method of Procedure (MOP) execution, and safety.
• Lead by example consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Influence parties to reach critical risk agreements.
• Integrate facilities discipline with IT and network objectives.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, and monitoring issues.

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• Equivalent experience in critical environments will be considered.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Facility Management or critical environment certification preferred.
• Experience in staffing, training, and retaining technical personnel.
• Ability to handle sensitive data and incident report communication.
• Leadership skills to motivate teams toward zero-downtime goals.
• Deep knowledge of UPS, generators, Chillers, and BMS/DCIM systems.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

Disclaimers:

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