Facilities Manager

CBRE Group, Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Irving, TX is seeking a Data Center Facilities Manager to lead a team responsible for 24/7/365 operations of a data center facility or portfolio, focusing on uptime, risk mitigation, and lifecycle planning for critical infrastructure.

You will oversee maintenance, vendor coordination, budgets, safety programs, and performance metrics, while aligning IT and network objectives with CBRE RISE values.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to critical facilities employees.
• Monitor specialized data center training and development.
• Conduct performance evaluations and technical coaching.
• Oversee recruiting for skilled critical environment technicians.
• Schedule and manage 24/7/365 shift activities.
• Establish work schedules and rigorous cross-training plans.
• Set and track department and SLA deadlines.
• Mentor and coach technical staff as needed.
• Coordinate critical infrastructure maintenance with specialized vendors.
• Maintain client relationships regarding uptime and incidents.
• Manage capital projects, budgets, and variance reports.
• Perform facility inspections following critical environment regulations.
• Suggest efficiencies for Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE).
• Manage environmental health, safety, and EOP procedures.
• Oversee critical vendor relationships and invoicing procedures.
• Review quotes for specialized parts and labor.
• Conduct training on maintenance, Method of Procedure (MOP) execution, and safety.
• Lead by example consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Influence parties to reach critical risk agreements.
• Integrate facilities discipline with IT and network objectives.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, and monitoring issues.

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Data Center Facilities Manager, you will manage a team responsible for overseeing critical infrastructure operations and 24/7/365 maintenance for a data center facility, campus, or critical asset portfolio. This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area, focusing on maximizing uptime, mitigating operational risk, and providing strategic support regarding high-density cooling, power distribution, and infrastructure lifecycle plans.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide formal supervision to critical facilities employees.
• Monitor specialized data center training and development.
• Conduct performance evaluations and technical coaching.
• Oversee recruiting for skilled critical environment technicians.
• Schedule and manage 24/7/365 shift activities.
• Establish work schedules and rigorous cross-training plans.
• Set and track department and SLA deadlines.
• Mentor and coach technical staff as needed.
• Coordinate critical infrastructure maintenance with specialized vendors.
• Maintain client relationships regarding uptime and incidents.
• Manage capital projects, budgets, and variance reports.
• Perform facility inspections following critical environment regulations.
• Suggest efficiencies for Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE).
• Manage environmental health, safety, and EOP procedures.
• Oversee critical vendor relationships and invoicing procedures.
• Review quotes for specialized parts and labor.
• Conduct training on maintenance, Method of Procedure (MOP) execution, and safety.
• Lead by example consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Influence parties to reach critical risk agreements.
• Integrate facilities discipline with IT and network objectives.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, and monitoring issues.