Data Center Team Lead

Why CBRE?

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to realize your full potential.

About the Role

The Data Center Team Lead is responsible for providing hands-on technical leadership and day-to-day support for critical data center operations. This position leads and supports technicians while helping ensure the reliability, safety, and continuous operation of mission-critical building systems.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and critical facility systems with leadership experience in a fast-paced data center environment. Similar CBRE roles emphasize preventive and corrective maintenance, life-safety systems, emergency response, staff coordination, training, and client/vendor communication.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support the daily activities of Data Center Technicians and critical facilities staff.
• Coordinate work schedules, assignments, and shift coverage.
• Perform and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance on critical facility systems.
• Monitor and support HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and life-safety systems .
• Respond to alarms, equipment failures, and emergency situations while helping maintain data center uptime.
• Coordinate contractors and vendors performing work within the facility.
• Ensure work orders, preventive maintenance activities, and required documentation are completed accurately and on time.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to team members.
• Support compliance with safety procedures, operating standards, and site requirements.
• Communicate effectively with clients, vendors, technicians, and management regarding operational issues and priorities.
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and reliable mission-critical environment.

What You'll Need

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade education preferred.
• Previous experience in a data center, critical facility, commercial building, manufacturing, or other mission-critical environment .
• Hands-on knowledge of electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and building systems.
• Previous team lead, supervisory, or technical leadership experience preferred.
• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and respond effectively to critical incidents.
• Strong understanding of workplace safety and operational procedures.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a mission-critical environment.
• Availability to support the assigned shift, including potential nights, weekends, holidays, or emergency coverage as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have 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).

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