Data Center Facilities Manager - 24/7 Uptime Lead

CBRE; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Data Center Facilities Manager to lead a team responsible for 24/7/365 critical infrastructure operations across a data center portfolio. The role focuses on uptime, risk mitigation, and lifecycle planning for high-density cooling, power distribution, and related facilities systems.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) with 3–5 years in critical environments, strong leadership, and expertise in UPS, generators, chillers, and BMS/DCIM systems.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Critical environment

Vendor management

Team supervision

Budgeting

PUE considerations

MOP execution

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Facility Management certification

Equivalent experience accepted

Tools

BMS/DCIM systems

UPS/Generators

Chillers

Job description

CBRE is seeking a Data Center Facilities Manager to lead a team responsible for 24/7/365 critical infrastructure operations across a data center portfolio. The role focuses on uptime, risk mitigation, and lifecycle planning for high-density cooling, power distribution, and related facilities systems.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) with 3–5 years in critical environments, strong leadership, and expertise in UPS, generators, chillers, and BMS/DCIM systems.