Senior Data Center Facilities Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE in Chicago is seeking a Senior Data Center Facilities Manager to oversee building operations for a portfolio of northern Chicago properties. You will lead a team, manage budgets, and drive maintenance strategies to ensure reliability and compliance.

You will supervise staff, coordinate daily activities, manage capital projects, and maintain strong client relationships while ensuring safety and regulatory standards are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5–8 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination.
• Valid driver’s license required; FM certification preferred.
• Experience leading staff, coaching, and performance management.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; MS Office proficiency.
• Ability to manage capital projects, budgets, and vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to employees and conduct performance evaluations.
• Coordinate daily team activities; set schedules and cross-train staff.
• Oversee facility repairs and maintenance with technicians, vendors, and contractors.
• Maintain positive client relationships and conduct meetings on unresolved facility issues.
• Prepare and manage large capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.
• Perform facility inspections and ensure compliance with regulations; implement improvements.
• Create environmental health and safety procedures for facilities.
• Develop vendor relationships and oversee procurement processes.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Budgeting

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree with 5-8 years experience

Facility Management certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role:

As a CBRE Senior Data Center Facilities Manager, you will manage many functions of building operations and maintenance for a portfolio of buildings in Northern Chicago.

This job is a part of the Facilities Management functional area which focuses on all aspects of the operations of a set of assets, providing support to the Property Managers regarding all repairs and investment plans.

What You'll Do:

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Track the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.




• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.




• Coordinate and manage facility repairs and maintenance by working with technicians, vendors, and contractors.




• Maintain positive client relationships and conduct meetings on unresolved facility issues.




• Prepare and manage large and high-profile capital projects, operating budgets, and variance reports.




• Perform facility inspections quality assurance following local, state, and federal regulations. Suggest and implement operational efficiencies, repairs, and upgrade opportunities.




• Create environmental health and safety procedures for facilities.




• Develop vendor relationships and oversee invoicing procedures. Review and approve purchase orders for the procurement of parts, services, and labor for projects.




• Apply a broad knowledge of the business, own discipline, and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.




• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence others to adopt a different point of view while being guided by policies and departmental plans.




• Identify and solve technical and operational problems of complexity.




• Understand and recognize the broader impact across the department.




• Improve and change existing methods, processes, and standards within job discipline.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5 - 8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. Valid driver's license required. Facility Management certification preferred.




• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.




• Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.




• Leadership skills to motivate the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on own job discipline, multiple job disciplines, and department.




• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.




• Extensive organizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.




• Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

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

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Special Projects Manager position is $130,000 annually and the maximum salary is $140,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

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.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)