CBRE Data Center Facilities Manager

CareerCircle
Santa Clara, CA, United States
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) Microsoft Outlook Data Centers Microsoft Office Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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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