Data Center Technical Manager

Data Center Technical Manager

As a CBRE Data Center Technical Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of CBRE Technical Services for global data center clients. Accountable for pricing, delivery, and scope of vendor maintenance contracts, development of market leading process, and critical operations documentation. Deliver technical service support to business to maintain 100% uptime and achieve account plan ensuring all technical services meet client SLAs. As the Technical Manager at CBRE Data Center Solutions, you will fulfill two primary functions : serving as a Subject Matter Expert and overseeing Critical Environment Risk Management (CERM) Governance. In the first role, you will provide technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, and fire protection systems, acting as a key resource for site operations teams to address operational and maintenance challenges. In the second role, you will manage Critical Environment Risk Management processes, including reporting on key performance indicators and implementing risk management strategies to ensure the stability and safety of critical environments. This position demands a strong engineering foundation to support both operational reliability and risk mitigation efforts. This job is part of the Engineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

What You'll Do :

• Oversight on SHIELD / CERM Implementation and Reporting on the following areas :
• Client Contract Review for Client Requirements
• Critical Infrastructure Drawing and Document Management
• Site Operational RACI
• Staffing Analysis
• Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery Plans
• Qualification & Human Error Training
• Mock Scenario Drills Testing
• Maintenance Planning
• Operational Procedures (SOP, EOP, MOP)
• Incident Support
• Critical Work Planning
• Critical Infrastructure Capacity Management
• Root Cause Analysis and After after-action reports
• Risk Register Management
• Data Center Floor Airflow Management
• Leadership & Communication :
• Highly adaptable and communicative leader with 10+ years of experience managing facility engineering teams.
• Proven ability to lead, plan, and execute strategic initiatives, thriving in dynamic environments and readily adapting to changing priorities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills tailored to diverse audiences and mediums.
• Technical Skills & Software Proficiency :
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Expertise in Microsoft Teams and / or Microsoft Power BI
• Experienced with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Proficient in Building Management Systems (BMS), Data Center Information Management systems (DCIM), and Electrical Power Management Systems (EPMS)
• Skilled in Bluebeam and / or CAD software.
• Experience with work order analysis and report writing.
• Technical Expertise & Knowledge :
• Operation, maintenance, and repair of data center critical infrastructure, including :
• Standby generators, UPS systems, Power Distribution Units (PDUs), and Automatic Transfer Switches (ATSs).
• Air-cooled and water-cooled chilled water plants and distribution systems.
• Computer Room Air Handlers (CRAHs) and Air Conditioners (CRACs).
• Water treatment and filtration systems.
• Building Management Systems (BMS), Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), and Data Center Information Management systems (DCIM).
• Engineering Knowledge of :
• Psychrometric charts, HVAC load calculations, and hydronic pipe sizing.
• Reading electrical one-lines, chilled, and condenser water diagrams.
• Standard sequences of operation for electrical and mechanical data center systems.
• Electrical power calculations per NFPA 70 (NEC), coordination, arc-flash studies (NFPA 70E), and maintenance practices (NFPA 70B).
• Industry standards, including ASHRAE Datacom / TC 9.9 and OCP publications.
• Principles of preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance.
• Energy efficiency metrics (e.g., PUE, WUE) and sustainable data center practices.

What You'll Need :

Why CBRE :

CBRE's Data Center Solutions is the world's only fully integrated data center real estate firm, offering global strategy, acquisition and disposition representation, project management, and facilities management from a single provider. We serve 40% of the Fortune 100's data centers, spanning primary, secondary, and tertiary markets across the globe. As an employer of choice, we heavily invest in our people to best serve these state-of-the-art facilities by offering mission critical and leadership training.

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE : CBRE), a Fortune 500 (Fortune #128 as of 2025) and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments : Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development).

Please visit our website at www.cbre.com .

Applicant 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 Technical Manager position is $140,000 annually [or $67.30 per hour] and the maximum salary for the Technical Manager position is $155,000 annually [or $74.52