Director, Data Center Solutions & Engineering Strategy

Cushman & Wakefield; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield seeks a Director, Solutions Data Centers to lead design and articulation of integrated facilities management for hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and AI/HPC data centers. You will build staffing models, wage strategies, and price justifications while coordinating across multiple functions and clients.

The role emphasizes engineering solutioning, governance, and profit-focused deliverables for pursuit-critical engagements. Domestic travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in facilities management or engineering services with data center exposure.
• 5+ years in FM solutions development or staffing cost build-ups.
• Proven ability to defend staffing models to clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead solution architecture for data center IFM pursuits across portfolios.
• Translate client requirements into operating models, staffing plans, and pricing.
• Collaborate with Sales, HR, Finance, and Legal to form integrated solutions.
• Present and defend engineering approach to executives and clients.

Skills

Data center engineering

Staffing models

Excel modeling

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical Eng

Facilities/Construction Mgmt exp

Tools

CMMS/IWMS

BMS/EPMS

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield seeks a Director, Solutions Data Centers to lead design and articulation of integrated facilities management for hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, and AI/HPC data centers. You will build staffing models, wage strategies, and price justifications while coordinating across multiple functions and clients.

The role emphasizes engineering solutioning, governance, and profit-focused deliverables for pursuit-critical engagements. Domestic travel is expected.