Data Center Operations Leader (MEP & Uptime)

CBRE; St. Francisville (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Data Center Manager in St. Francisville, LA to lead the MEP engineering team responsible for preventative maintenance, operations, and emergency repairs in mission-critical environments.

You will supervise engineers, manage on-site client relationships, ensure SLA adherence, and oversee UPS, chillers, generators, and IT power deployments. This role emphasizes safety, documentation, and CBRE values in daily leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years managing critical infrastructure in data centers, hospitals, or power plants.
• Experience with HVAC, electrical distribution, UPS, and data-center infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility engineers and technicians; supervise staff development and scheduling.
• Oversee PMs, maintenance, and emergency repairs per MSA/SLA.
• Serve as on-site client contact; manage stakeholders and performance expectations.
• Verify data center infrastructure installations (UPS, chillers, generators) meet timelines.
• Prepare RAMS and risk mitigation plans for activities and obtain approvals.
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with internal and industry standards.

Skills

Leadership

Data Center Ops

Critical Infra

CMMS

Communication

Staff Mentoring

Staff Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

CBRE is seeking a Data Center Manager in St. Francisville, LA to lead the MEP engineering team responsible for preventative maintenance, operations, and emergency repairs in mission-critical environments.

You will supervise engineers, manage on-site client relationships, ensure SLA adherence, and oversee UPS, chillers, generators, and IT power deployments. This role emphasizes safety, documentation, and CBRE values in daily leadership.