Data Center Engineering Technical Manager, Remote

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Data Center Engineering Technical Manager, Remote

Job ID

213137

Posted

31-Mar-2025

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Data Centers, Facilities Management

Location(s)

Clifton - New Jersey - United States of America, Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

Description - External

About The Role

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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

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.
  
  

Qualifications - External

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field is preferred
• Professional Engineering License is a plus.
• Three to five years of experience in the data center industry, with a focus on design and/or operations.
• 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.
• Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills. Ability to calculate difficult figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
  
  

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Data Center Engineering Technical Manager position is $160,000 annually and the maximum salary of $180,000 annually. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their 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 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).

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