Director, Data Center IFM & Engineering Solutions

Cushman & Wakefield; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Director of Solutions Data Centers to lead the design and articulation of integrated facilities management solutions for hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and AI/HPC data centers. This client-facing role concentrates on engineering solutioning, staffing, and commercial constructs.

Responsibilities include architecting labor models, overseeing governance, and presenting the engineering approach to executives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Facilities/Construction Management, or a related technical discipline; equivalent military or trade progression considered.
• 10+ years in facilities management, critical facilities operations, or engineering services with data center accountability.
• 5+ years in FM solutions development, bid management, or senior operations with staffing and cost ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture for data center IFM pursuits across portfolios and geographies.
• Translate client requirements into defensible operating models and staffing plans.
• Design and defend labor models, org charts, and scope matrices for pricing.
• Author and orchestrate technical responses including staffing, mobilization, and governance.
• Present to client leadership, conduct win/loss reviews, and maintain reusable solution assets.
• Define on-site engineering staffing models and 24x7 coverage plans.

Skills

Facilities management

Data center operations

Staffing models

Client-facing communication

Bid management

Excel modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS/IWMS platforms

Excel

BMS/EPMS

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Director of Solutions Data Centers to lead the design and articulation of integrated facilities management solutions for hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and AI/HPC data centers. This client-facing role concentrates on engineering solutioning, staffing, and commercial constructs.

Responsibilities include architecting labor models, overseeing governance, and presenting the engineering approach to executives.