Facilities Manager - Duluth

CBRE; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Coverage

401(k)

PTO 15 days

11 holidays

Professional development

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Data Center Facilities Manager to lead a team responsible for critical infrastructure operations and continuous maintenance across a data center portfolio. The role focuses on uptime, risk mitigation, and lifecycle planning for high-density cooling and power systems.

You will supervise technicians, manage shifts, review vendor work, and drive safety and compliance initiatives while aligning with CBRE RISE values and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading data center facilities teams in critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of critical infrastructure operations, uptime priorities, and lifecycle planning.
• Ability to manage 24/7/365 operations, safety, and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to facilities employees.
• Oversee 24/7/365 shift activities and scheduling.
• Coordinate maintenance with vendors and manage capital projects.
• Review quotes for parts and labor and monitor budgets.
• Mentor staff and conduct performance evaluations.

Skills

Supervision

Data center training

Performance reviews

Recruiting

Shift management

Cross-training

SLA management

Vendor coordination

Client relations

Capital projects

Regulatory/compliance

EHS procedures

Vendor invoicing

MOP execution

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.

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.

Why CBRE?

CBRE provides medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, and 401(k) from your start date including 15 days of PTO and 11 holidays. Professional Development: We are committed to investing in our employees' growth and development through training programs, certifications, and mentorship opportunities. Career Advancement: CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services, providing ample opportunities for career progression and advancement within the company!

AI Use Disclosure

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.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

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