Senior Data Center Operations & Facilities Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE in Northern Chicago seeks a Senior Data Center Facilities Manager to lead operations and maintenance across a portfolio of buildings. You will supervise staff, coordinate daily activities, and drive reliability for critical infrastructure.

This role focuses on budgeting, capital projects, vendor management, regulatory compliance, and environmental health and safety. You will partner with property managers to deliver high-quality service and maintain client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience; degree optional with experience.
• Valid driver's license required; Facility Management certification preferred.
• Experience in staffing, training, coaching, and performance management is preferred.
• Ability to lead sensitive information and motivate the team to targets.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to employees; track training and development; conduct evaluations.
• Coordinate and manage team's daily activities; establish schedules and deadlines.
• Oversee facility repairs and maintenance with technicians, vendors, and contractors.
• Maintain client relationships and resolve unresolved facility issues.
• Prepare and manage capital projects and operating budgets; review variances.
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance; identify efficiency improvements.
• Develop vendor relationships and oversee procurement processes.

Skills

Staff management

Leadership

Coaching

Budgeting

Vendor management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Facility Management certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE in Northern Chicago seeks a Senior Data Center Facilities Manager to lead operations and maintenance across a portfolio of buildings. You will supervise staff, coordinate daily activities, and drive reliability for critical infrastructure.

This role focuses on budgeting, capital projects, vendor management, regulatory compliance, and environmental health and safety. You will partner with property managers to deliver high-quality service and maintain client satisfaction.