Data Center Operations & Facilities Manager

CBRE; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Data Center Manager to lead our specialized operations in a critical facilities environment. You will oversee engineering teams, manage complex vendor networks, and ensure uptime and safety for clients’ digital assets.

The role requires hands-on data center experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate budgets, capital projects, and safety programs while maintaining CBRE’s high standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Combination of experience and education acceptable in lieu of degree.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Facility Management certification preferred.
• Experience in staffing, training, development, coaching, and retention preferred.
• Ability to convey performance expectations and handle problems.
• Strong leadership to motivate team and impact quality and efficiency.
• Excellent organizational skills and inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills for percentages, fractions, and financial calculations.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to employees, oversee training and development, conduct performance evaluations and coaching, and oversee recruiting and hiring.
• Schedule and manage the team's daily activities, establish work schedules, assign tasks, cross-train staff, set deadlines, and mentor.
• 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 regulations; suggest operational efficiencies and upgrades.
• Manage environmental health and safety procedures for facilities.
• Oversee vendor relationships and invoicing; review price quotes for parts, services, and labor.
• Conduct process and procedure training on maintenance, repairs, and safety.
• Lead by example and model CBRE RISE values; influence stakeholders to reach an agreement.
• Apply knowledge of own discipline and how it integrates with others to achieve objectives.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues.

Skills

Staff management

Staff training & coaching

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Analytical math

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CBRE is seeking a Data Center Manager to lead our specialized operations in a critical facilities environment. You will oversee engineering teams, manage complex vendor networks, and ensure uptime and safety for clients’ digital assets.

The role requires hands-on data center experience, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate budgets, capital projects, and safety programs while maintaining CBRE’s high standards.