Data Center Manager

Data Center Manager

Job ID

298215

Posted

02-Oct-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Data Centers

Location(s)

Columbus - Ohio - United States of America

About the Role:

As a CBRE Data Center Manager, you will manage the team responsible for providing preventative maintenance and repair services to a client or small building. This job is part of the Critical and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for technical maintenance services in critical client environments.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and supervise engineering personnel, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Assign work orders and provide technical training and mentorship
• Develop and manage preventive maintenance programs for facility equipment and systems.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules with clients to minimize business disruption.
• Monitor and maintain critical systems including HVAC, fire alarm, plumbing, electrical, and building automation systems.
• Verify quality and completion of engineering work and ensure facilities remain operational and compliant.
• Respond to emergencies and lead troubleshooting efforts for complex facility issues.
• Drive operational improvements, resource planning, and strategic initiatives.
• Build relationships with clients, vendors, and senior leadership to support business objectives.
• Promote and model CBRE RISE values and safety standards.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma / GED or trade school diploma - 5+ years of engineering, maintenance or facility operations

• Strong knowledge of the following:

• HVAC systems

• Chilled Water Systems

• Clean Dry Air Systems

• Process Chilled Water

• Vacuum Systems

• BMS/BAS/SCADA platforms

• Electrical Systems

• Alarms and Lighting Systems

• Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks including climbing, walking, standing, and working in industrial environments.

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

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

• Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.

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

• Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset

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

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Data Center Manager position is $140,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Data Center Manager position is $143,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has 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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

About CBRE Group, Inc. CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm and a premier provider of critical infrastructure services. The company has more than 155,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience, critical infrastructure); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

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