Data Center Manager

CBRE; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE in Marietta, GA seeks a Data Center Manager to lead a high-performing team and ensure operational uptime in a critical facility. You will oversee preventative maintenance, repairs, and continuous improvement, coordinating with clients and senior management on critical issues.

The role emphasizes leadership, safety, documentation, and adherence to industry standards while aligning with CBRE’s RISE values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence. This is a hands-on, on-site opportunity.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in data center / facilities management.
• Leadership and performance management experience.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a data center operations team and mentor staff.
• Coordinate daily activities, schedules, and work orders within SLAs.
• Manage client relationships and report to senior management on critical issues.
• Oversee IT equipment installations, relocations, and decommissions.
• Ensure compliance with all industry standards and maintain documentation.
• Prepare Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Identify and resolve complex operational issues and drive improvements.
• Model CBRE's RISE values in daily leadership.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Staff development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

About The Role

• Are you a proven leader with a passion for critical infrastructure?
• As a Data Center Manager, you'll spearhead the preventative maintenance and repair services for a key client data center.
• This role is your chance to lead a high-performing team, guarantee operational uptime, and drive continuous improvement in a critical environment.
• If you're ready to make a significant impact on digital operations, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, train, and develop a dedicated team, fostering growth and conducting performance evaluations.
• Operational Management: Coordinate daily activities, establish schedules, assign tasks, and ensure timely completion of work orders, PMs, and repairs within SLAs.
• Client & Stakeholder Relations: Manage client relationships, meet MSA requirements, and communicate effectively with senior management on critical issues.
• Infrastructure Assurance: Oversee facility and IT equipment installations, relocations, and decommissions, ensuring compliance with all standards.
• Quality & Standards: Verify pristine data hall conditions, ensure all deployments meet industry standards, and maintain meticulous documentation.
• Risk & Methodologies: Prepare and present Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
• Problem Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve complex operational issues, contributing to process enhancements.
• Values Alignment: Lead by example, embodying CBRE's RISE values (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence).

What You'll Need

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably with a Bachelor's Degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Leadership: Proven background in team staffing, development, coaching, and performance management.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to convey complex information and manage expectations.
• Problem-Solving: Strong skills in identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving operational challenges.

Why CBRE

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

Our Values In Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Disclaimers

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

Applicant AI Use Disclosure

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.

About CBRE Group, Inc.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations

CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).