Data Center Manager

CBRE, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Site Manager to lead specialized technical operations in a data center environment. You will supervise staff, manage daily activities, coordinate repairs, and maintain safety and efficiency in a high-uptime facility.

The role emphasizes leadership, complex vendor management, and adherence to regulatory standards, with a focus on protecting critical assets while delivering reliable service. A strong track record in data center operations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Facility Management certification preferred.
• Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to employees and oversee hiring and performance evaluations.
• Schedule and manage the team's daily activities and deadlines; assign tasks and cross-train staff.
• Coordinate facility repairs and maintenance with technicians, vendors, and contractors.
• Maintain client relationships and resolve unresolved facility issues.
• Prepare and manage capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.
• Conduct facility inspections and suggest operational improvements.
• Manage environmental health and safety procedures for facilities.
• Oversee vendor relationships and invoicing for projects.
• Conduct training on maintenance, repairs, and safety practices.
• Lead by example and align with CBRE RISE values.
• Apply disciplinary knowledge to achieve team objectives.
• Identify and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing & Training

Performance Management

Analytical Math

Education

Bachelor's degree

Facility Management certification

Job description

About this Role:

CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate and the Data Center Solutions Platform specializes in data center management. Our teams keep the digital economy running around the clock without interruption.

We are seeking a Data Center Site Manager to lead our specialized technical operations. This critical role requires a professional with deep, hands-on data center experience. You must understand complex infrastructure like cooling systems, redundant power supplies, and strict uptime requirements.

In this role, your technical expertise will directly protect our clients' most valuable digital assets. You will lead skilled engineering teams and manage complex vendor networks. Your background in critical environments will ensure we maintain our industry-leading operational standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.




• Schedule and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.




• Coordinate and manage facility repairs and maintenance by working with technicians, vendors, and contractors.




• Maintain positive client relationships and conduct meetings on unresolved facility issues.




• Prepare and manage capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.




• Perform facility inspections quality assurance following local, state, and federal regulations. Suggest operational efficiencies, repairs, and upgrade opportunities.




• Manage environmental health and safety procedures for facilities.




• Oversee vendor relationships and invoicing procedures. Review price quotes for the procurement of parts, services, and labor for projects.




• Conduct process and procedure training on maintenance, repairs, and safety best practices.




• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.




• Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.




• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Valid driver's license required. Facility Management certification preferred.




• 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 performance expectations and handle problems.




• Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.




• Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.




• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Disclaimers:

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

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.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the position is $105,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $135,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

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).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…