Facilities Manager - Data Centers - East Windsor, NJ

CBRE Group, Inc.; East Windsor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a Data Center Facilities Manager to lead a team responsible for 24/7/365 operations, uptime, and risk mitigation across a data center facility, campus, or critical asset portfolio.

You will supervise facilities staff, coordinate with IT and vendors, and manage maintenance plans for power, cooling, UPS, and BMS/DCIM systems. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred, along with a valid driver's license and experience in critical environments.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Staff training

Vendor management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Facility Management certification

Tools

UPS

Generators

Chillers

BMS/DCIM

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.