About this role:
CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate and data center management. We operate the largest portfolio of mission-critical facilities in the world. Our teams keep the digital economy running around the clock without interruption.
We are seeking a Data Center Team Leader to lead one of our specialized technical operations. This critical role requires a professional with deep, hands-on data center experience. You must understand complex infrastructure like cooling systems, redundant power supplies, and strict uptime requirements.
In this role, your technical expertise will directly protect our clients' most valuable digital assets. You will lead skilled engineering teams and manage complex vendor networks. Your background in critical environments will ensure we maintain our industry-leading operational standards.
This is a dayshift position and requires on-site presence at the Data Center facility based in Barker, NY.
What You’ll Need:
Technical Skills & Data Center Operations:
- Skilled in monitoring, troubleshooting, and supporting maintenance activities for UPS systems, diesel generators, ATS/STS equipment, PDUs, HVAC, CRAC/CRAH units, and power distribution infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience utilizing BMS, EPMS, DCIM, and SCADA platforms for facility monitoring, alarm response, incident management, and uptime assurance.
- Strong background in preventive maintenance, vendor coordination, remote hands support, structured cabling, change management, commissioning support, and maintaining operational excellence within high-availability data center environments.
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
General Skills:
- Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
- Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
- Ability to impact a range of customer, operation, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams. Capability to work within broad guidelines and policies.
- Proficiency in coaching others and sharing in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
- Skill in leading by example and modeling behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.
- Ability to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
Why CBRE?
When you join CBRE, you become part of a global leader in commercial real estate and investment services that help businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact! Our collaborative environment is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the varied perspectives, backgrounds, and skills of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your full potential!
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.
Our Values in Hiring
At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.
Disclaimers
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Managing Data Center: 5 years (Required)
- Running/Troubleshooting diesel generators: 5 years (Required)
- Managing STS/STS, PDU's HVAC in data center: 5 years (Required)
- Hands-on experience with BMS.EPMS, DCIM, and SCADA: 5 years (Required)
- Team management: 5 years (Required)
- Client Interface: 5 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
