Job Title

Facility Manager

 

 

Job Description Summary

The Critical Facilities Manager oversees building operations, site services, and facilities management within a mission-critical data center environment. Working as a peer to the Chief Engineer, this role is responsible for facilities infrastructure, non-engineering support systems, vendor programs, budgets, compliance, and service delivery. The position ensures the site environment supports uninterrupted operations, safety, regulatory compliance, and client expectations while partnering closely with engineering and operations leadership.

 

 

Job Description

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Manage building and site operations, including non-critical infrastructure, common areas, facility support systems, and workplace services.
• Lead facilities budget planning, forecasting, cost control, and financial reporting for site services and related programs.
• Oversee vendors and service providers for janitorial, landscaping, waste management, pest control, and general building services.
• Coordinate maintenance of facility systems not directly owned by engineering teams, including lighting, building envelope, office areas, and support infrastructure.
• Partner with the Chief Engineer to align facility operations with critical infrastructure maintenance, outage planning, and operational priorities.
• Manage facilities compliance programs, including life safety, fire inspections, regulatory requirements, and EHS coordination.
• Ensure vendor work complies with site safety standards, permit requirements, access controls, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate site logistics, contractor access, deliveries, staging, loading dock activity, and support infrastructure in partnership with operations and security.
• Manage service contracts, vendor performance, SLA adherence, documentation, and compliance records for facility-related services.
• Support audits, inspections, client reviews, emergency response activities, and external event coordination related to facility management.
• Track facility KPIs, identify performance trends, and drive continuous improvement in service quality, sustainability, and cost optimization.
• Provide oversight for minor capital projects, office improvements, facility upgrades, non-critical utility usage, and workplace support needs.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of facilities management experience in critical environments, preferably data centers.
• Proven experience managing building operations, site services, vendors, contracts, and service-level performance.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost-control skills.
• Working knowledge of facility systems, life safety requirements, EHS standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with operations, engineering, security, vendors, and client stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a mission-critical environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and vendor management skills.

Additional Information

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

OTHER DUTIES

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Note: This job description includes the core responsibilities for C&W. These duties may have slight modifications based on the regional location.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 104,170.90 - $122,554.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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