> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1999998-sr-data-center-manager](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1999998-sr-data-center-manager). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Data Center Manager - **Company:** CBRE Group - **Location:** Elgin, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Configuration Management, Data Centers, Information Technology - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/E3C2DB32E18F4F4C924043717765A40D/job/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. * 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. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. * Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset ## Description 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. What You'll Do: * Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees. * Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed. * Manage the relationship with the client while working with other stakeholders to meet all MSA requirements. * Responsible for ensuring the completion of configuration management, work orders, preventative maintenance, and repairs within the agreed SLA timeframe. * Resolve unforeseen circumstances that occur and inform the client or Sr. management when needed. * Verify facility infrastructure equipment installations are within the agreed SLA timeframe. * Oversee Information Technology equipment power installations, relocation and decommission requests. * Check daily routine cleanup of the data halls and review findings. * Confirm all deployments are installed to applicable internal, manufacturer, and industry standards. * Ensure that all records are updated following any changes made. Ensure that documentation is also kept up to date for all applicable processes. * Prepare Method Statements and Risk Assessments and present to Sr. management. * Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. 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