Facilities Manager - Data Centers - Sterling, VA

CBRE Group, Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. seeks a Facilities Manager to lead a maintenance team across one or more commercial buildings, focusing on uptime, risk mitigation, and strategic support for HVAC, power, and lifecycle planning.

You will supervise staff, manage shifts, coordinate with external contractors, and drive cost-effective operations while maintaining client relationships and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience, equivalent experience considered.
• Valid driver's license required and MVR may be conducted.
• Experience staffing, training, and retaining technical facilities personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to facilities maintenance employees.
• Monitor training and professional development programs.
• Conduct performance evaluations and coaching.
• Oversee recruiting for skilled commercial facilities technicians.
• Schedule and manage shift activities.
• Establish work schedules and cross-training plans.
• Set and track department and SLA deadlines.
• Mentor onsite maintenance staff as needed.
• Coordinate building systems maintenance with external contractors.
• Maintain client relationships regarding facility uptime and incidents.
• Manage capital projects, budgets, and variance reports.
• Perform facility inspections following safety standards.
• Suggest operational efficiencies for energy usage.
• Oversee safety procedures and emergency operating procedures.
• Oversee vendor relationships and invoicing procedures.
• Review contractor quotes for parts and labor.
• Lead training on maintenance workflows and SOPs.
• Align facilities with broader real estate objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Training

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Facility Management certification preferred

Job description

About the Role:

As a Facilities Manager, you will manage a team responsible for overseeing day-to-day facilities operations and maintenance for one or more commercial buildings. This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area, focusing on maximizing building uptime, mitigating operational risk, and providing strategic support regarding commercial HVAC systems, power distribution, and building lifecycle plans.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide formal supervision to facilities maintenance employees.
• Monitor technical training and professional development programs.
• Conduct performance evaluations and standard operations coaching.
• Oversee recruiting for skilled commercial facilities technicians.
• Schedule and manage shift activities.
• Establish work schedules and cross-training plans.
• Set and track department and SLA deadlines.
• Mentor and coach onsite maintenance staff as needed.
• Coordinate building systems maintenance with specialized external contractors.
• Maintain client relationships regarding facility uptime and operational incidents.
• Manage capital projects, operational budgets, and variance reports.
• Perform facility inspections following corporate and regulatory safety standards.
• Suggest operational efficiencies for overall building energy usage.
• Manage environmental health, safety, and emergency operating procedures.
• Oversee standard vendor relationships and invoicing procedures.
• Review contractor quotes for specialized parts and maintenance labor.
• Conduct training on maintenance workflows, standard operating procedures, and safety.
• Lead by example consistent with CBRE RISE values.
• Influence parties to reach risk management and operational agreements.
• Integrate facilities discipline with broader corporate real estate objectives.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical, mechanical, and building monitoring issues.

What You’ll Need:

Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Equivalent experience in commercial facility operations will be considered.

Valid driver's license required - MVR will be conducted.

Facility Management or standard building engineering certification preferred.

Experience in staffing, training, and retaining technical facilities personnel.

Ability to handle sensitive operational data and incident report communication.

Leadership skills to motivate teams toward zero-downtime operational goals.

Deep knowledge of large-scale backup power systems, commercial chillers, and building automation systems preferred.

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.