Data Center Operations Lead

CBRE; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Data Center Manager to lead the team responsible for preventative maintenance and repair in critical client environments, ensuring safety and reliability.

You will supervise engineering personnel and contractors, develop maintenance programs, coordinate with clients, and monitor HVAC, electrical, and building automation systems while driving operational improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED or trade school diploma.
• 5+ years of engineering, maintenance or facility operations.
• Experience leading engineering personnel, contractors and vendors.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, chilled water, air systems and building automation.
• Ability to supervise maintenance programs and coordinate with clients.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Verify quality and completion of engineering work and ensure operations and compliance.
• Respond to emergencies and lead troubleshooting 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 CBRE RISE values and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing & training

Communication

Problem solving

Physical capability

Education

High School Diploma / GED or trade school diploma

Tools

MS Office

BMS/BAS/SCADA platforms

Job description

CBRE is seeking a Data Center Manager to lead the team responsible for preventative maintenance and repair in critical client environments, ensuring safety and reliability.

You will supervise engineering personnel and contractors, develop maintenance programs, coordinate with clients, and monitor HVAC, electrical, and building automation systems while driving operational improvements.