Data Center Manager

CBRE Group, Inc.; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Manager in Columbus, OH to lead a team delivering preventative maintenance and repair services in a critical client environment.

You will oversee engineering staff, training, and coordination with contractors to keep facilities running safely and efficiently. The role requires hands-on leadership, deep knowledge of HVAC, BMS/SCADA, electrical systems, and strong communication with clients and senior leadership to drive reliability and safety across the

Qualifications

• 5+ years of engineering, maintenance or facility operations experience.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, DA/air systems, and electrical systems.
• Experience leading teams, training staff, and coordinating with contractors.
• Proven ability to manage preventive maintenance programs and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise engineering personnel, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs for facility equipment.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with clients to minimize disruption.
• Monitor critical systems (HVAC, fire alarm, electrical, BAS) and verify performance.
• Respond to emergencies and lead troubleshooting for complex facility issues.
• Drive operational improvements and resource planning.
• Build relationships with clients and vendors to support business objectives.

Skills

Engineering Leadership

Maintenance

Team Leadership

Staffing

BMS/SCADA

HVAC

Vendor Management

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Data Center Manager, you will manage the team responsible for providing preventative maintenance andrepair services to a client or small building. This job is part of the Critical and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for technical maintenanceservices in critical client environments.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and supervise engineering personnel, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Assign work orders and provide technical training and mentorship
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs for facility equipment and systems.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with clients to minimize business disruption.
• Monitor and maintain critical systems including HVAC, fire alarm, plumbing, electrical, and building automation systems.
• Verify quality and completion of engineering work and ensure facilities remain operational and compliant.
• Respond to emergencies and lead troubleshooting efforts for complex facility issues.
• Drive operational improvements, resource planning, and strategic initiatives.
• Build relationships with clients, vendors, and senior leadership to support business objectives.
• Promote and model CBRE RISE values and safety standards.

What You’ll Need:

• High School Diploma / GED or trade school diploma – 5+ years of engineering, maintenance or facility operations
• Strong knowledge of the following:
  • HVAC systems
  • Chilled Water Systems
  • Clean Dry Air Systems
  • Process Chilled Water
  • Vacuum Systems
  • BMS/BAS/SCADA platforms
  • Electrical Systems
  • Alarms and Lighting Systems
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks including climbing, walking, standing, and working in industrial environments.
• 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 performanceexpectations and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline anddepartment.

In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future