A Facilities Manager manages the facilities of a company or organization, including buildings and grounds, equipment, supplies and staff. Oversees maintenance and security of facilities; oversees renovation projects and monitors work to improve energy efficiency, productivity or employee safety. May work in manufacturing and production, or manage hotels, small apartment buildings, trailer parks or recreational facilities.
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.
What You'll Need:
Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. 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:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future. We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.
