Senior Data Center Facilities & Capex Lead

CBRE; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE Senior Data Center Facilities Manager in the Chicago area oversees operations and maintenance for a portfolio of buildings, partnering with Property Managers to support repairs and investment plans.

You will supervise staff, coordinate daily activities, manage repairs with vendors, and lead capital projects and budgets. This role emphasizes leadership, safety, and process improvements within CBRE's global real estate services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. Valid driver's license required. Facility Management certification preferred.
• Experience in staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
• Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated information and convey performance expectations.
• Leadership skills to motivate the team to achieve operational targets across multiple disciplines.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Advanced organizational skills and an inquisitive mindset.
• Intermediate math skills for percentages and financial calculations.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to employees, track training, conduct performance evaluations and coaching.
• Coordinate and manage daily team activities, set schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff.
• Coordinate and manage facility repairs and maintenance with technicians, vendors, and contractors.
• Maintain client relationships and conduct meetings on unresolved facility issues.
• Prepare and manage large capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.
• Perform inspections and implement operational efficiencies and upgrade opportunities.

Skills

Staff Leadership

Performance Evaluation

Staffing & Hiring

Coaching & Mentoring

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

CBRE Senior Data Center Facilities Manager in the Chicago area oversees operations and maintenance for a portfolio of buildings, partnering with Property Managers to support repairs and investment plans.

You will supervise staff, coordinate daily activities, manage repairs with vendors, and lead capital projects and budgets. This role emphasizes leadership, safety, and process improvements within CBRE's global real estate services.