Facilities Manager - Data Centers

CBRE Group, Inc.; New Albany, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Facilities Manager to oversee a critical infrastructure portfolio and lead a team in 24/7 operations.

You will drive uptime, manage budgets, coordinate with IT and vendors, and mentor technicians while applying best practices for PUE, safety, and incident response. This role requires a bachelor’s degree and hands-on leadership in a data center or critical environment, with a focus on reliability and continuous improvement across facilities, IT alignment,

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 3–5 years in critical environments.
• Strong leadership and staff development experience.
• Experience with UPS, generators, chillers, and BMS/DCIM systems.
• Ability to manage budgets and vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supervise critical facilities staff and oversee 24/7 operations.
• Coordinate maintenance with vendors and track SLAs.
• Lead incident response and performance evaluations.
• Develop and monitor preventive maintenance plans.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

UPS

Generators

Chillers

BMS/DCIM

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

BMS/DCIM software

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.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent experience in critical environments will be considered.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Facility Management or critical environment certification preferred.
• Experience in staffing, training, and retaining technical personnel.
• Ability to handle sensitive data and incident report communication.
• Leadership skills to motivate teams toward zero-downtime goals.
• Deep knowledge of UPS, generators, Chillers, and BMS/DCIM systems.
• Strong organizational skills with an inquisitive mindset.

Disclaimers:

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

• We value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.