Data Center Critical Environments Director

Cushman & Wakefield; United States; Remote; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Unpaid time away from work

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Director, Critical Environments - Engineering in the United States. The role leads engineering and operational requirements for data center platforms, working with GOS/C&W teams and client accounts to ensure uptime, scalability, and compliance.

The position requires advanced knowledge of power distribution, cooling, and building automation, with a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement across critical facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in data center environments.
• Minimum of 10 years in commercial property/facilities engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of management experience in facilities/engineering, with building systems oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering oversight in data center environments to ensure uptime and SLA adherence.
• Lead engineering efforts for power distribution, cooling, fire suppression, and BAS to mitigate risk.
• Partner with operations, site stakeholders, and clients to align practices with business continuity and performance goals.
• Support capacity planning with IT, facilities, and project teams to meet current and future demand.
• Ensure compliance with standards (Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, NFPA, OSHA) and assist in audits and documentation.
• Develop and monitor technical programs, policies, and procedures for National Operations and Engineering.
• Coordinate with clients and Cushman & Wakefield facilities teams to implement safety, quality, sustainability, energy management, and Energy Star initiatives.
• Conduct periodic site inspections to review performance of suppliers and on-site staff.

Skills

Communication Proficiency

Interpersonal Skills

Organization Skills

Technical Proficiency

Leadership

Education

High School/GED

2-year technical degree plus 3-5 years experience

HVAC-focused technical training

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Director, Critical Environments - Engineering in the United States. The role leads engineering and operational requirements for data center platforms, working with GOS/C&W teams and client accounts to ensure uptime, scalability, and compliance.

The position requires advanced knowledge of power distribution, cooling, and building automation, with a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement across critical facilities.