Data Center Engineering Technical Manager, Remote

Lensa; Indianapolis (IN); Remote; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Data Center Engineering Technical Manager to lead a team in developing and maintaining best-practice operational processes. This role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, delivering technical training, and improving preventive maintenance programs. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, support asset management plans, and contribute to strategic process improvements across the US portfolio. If you have 10+ years of experience managing facility engineering teams and possess exceptional communication skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

401(k)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in facility management or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and mathematical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in developing operational processes for critical environment facilities.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and contractual obligations.

Skills

Facility Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Technical Training

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Facility Management Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Teams

Power BI

CMMS

BMS

DCIM

EPMS

Bluebeam

CAD

Job description

Data Center Engineering Technical Manager, Remote

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About The Role

As a CBRE Technical Manager, you'll lead a team in developing and maintaining standardized, best-practice operational processes for critical environment facilities, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and safety regulations. This involves collaborating with facility operations and maintenance, delivering technical training, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and utilizing as-built drawings. You will maintain strong client and engineer communication, continuously improve preventive maintenance and safety programs, and provide technical support for incidents, projects, and emergencies. Further responsibilities include supporting asset management plans, ensuring statutory compliance, and contributing to strategic process improvements across the US portfolio.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversight on SHIELD/CERM Implementation and Reporting on various areas including client contract review, critical infrastructure documentation, site operational RACI, staffing analysis, business continuity plans, training, mock drills, maintenance planning, operational procedures, incident support, infrastructure capacity, root cause analysis, risk management, and airflow management.

Leadership & Communication

• Highly adaptable leader with 10+ years managing facility engineering teams.
• Proven ability to lead, plan, and execute strategic initiatives in dynamic environments.
• Exceptional communication skills tailored to diverse audiences.

Technical Skills & Software Proficiency

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Teams, Power BI, CMMS, BMS, DCIM, EPMS, Bluebeam, and CAD.
• Experience with work order analysis and report writing.

Technical Expertise & Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of data center critical infrastructure, including generators, UPS, PDU, ATS, cooling systems, CRAHs, CRACs, and water systems.
• Understanding of electrical diagrams, water systems, and safety standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver's license required. Facility Management certification preferred.
• Experience in staffing, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Strong organizational, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.

The salary range is $160,000 to $180,000 annually, with benefits including 401(k), health, dental, vision, life insurance. CBRE is committed to equal employment opportunity and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities.