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Data Center Technical ManagerCBRE • Lemont, IL, United States
Data Center Technical Manager

Data Center Technical Manager

CBRE • Lemont, IL, United States
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Data Center Technical Manager at CBRE, located in Lemont, Illinois, United States of America.

About The Role

As the Technical Manager for the Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) Aurora Exascale Supercomputer Facility, you will serve as the primary engineering authority supporting one of the most advanced high?performance computing (HPC) environments in the world. This role provides specialized oversight of critical electrical, mechanical, cooling, and facility infrastructure directly supporting Auroras exascale compute capability.

You Will Act As Both

  • Site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Auroras high?density compute, liquid?cooling, and MEP systems.
  • Owner of Critical Environment Risk Management (CERM) for the ANL Aurora facility, ensuring the stability, safety, and resilience of the supporting critical infrastructure.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Ensure all Aurora infrastructure operations comply with DOE, ANL, CBRE, and vendor technical requirements, including contract?specific engineering deliverables.
  • Maintain and govern all critical infrastructure drawings for Aurora, including chilled water distribution, liquid?cooling loops, electrical one?lines, and HPC load distribution diagrams.
  • Develop and maintain detailed site?specific RACI matrices tailored to Auroras HPC operational structure.
  • Perform staffing analysis to support 24 / 7 coverage, high?density cooling management, and HPC system maintenance windows.
  • Lead creation and updates of business continuity and disaster recovery plans specific to the high?performance computing environment.
  • Implement training and qualification programs for critical facilities engineers supporting Auroras unique cooling and power systems.
  • Coordinate mock failure scenarios (e.g., chiller plant failures, power transitions, liquid?cooling loop disruptions) to validate operational readiness.
  • Oversee maintenance scheduling to align with Aurora compute job scheduling, minimizing scientific workload interruptions.
  • Develop and refine operating procedures (SOP / EOP / MOP) specific to exascale HPC cooling, power sequencing, and system change protocols.
  • Provide incident response support, including contribution to root cause analysis for any facility events that impact HPC availability.
  • Manage Auroras power, cooling, and infrastructure capacity in line with exascale system demands and future technology refresh cycles.
  • Maintain a site?specific risk register covering HPC thermal loads, water systems, UPS distribution, and mission interruptions.
  • Oversee airflow and liquid?cooling optimization to support Auroras extreme compute power density.
  • Assess lifecycle condition of assets supporting Aurora (UPC, CW pumps, cooling towers, CDUs, heat exchangers) and inform ANL capital planning.
  • Develop and implement sustainability strategies in accordance with DOE sustainability goals, including water usage, energy efficiency, and PUE / WUE reduction.

    • Knowledge

    Operation, maintenance, and repair of data center critical infrastructure, including :

  • Standby generators, UPS systems, PDUs, ATSs supporting the Aurora supercomputer
  • Large?scale chilled water plants, liquid?cooling distribution units, and plate heat exchangers
  • CRAHs, CRACs, and Aurora?specific cooling technologies (e.g., warm?water loops, rear?door exchangers)
  • BMS, EPMS, CMMS, DCIM systems integrated with HPC telemetry systems

    • 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.

    • Skills

  • Ability to analyze performance data from Auroras environmental telemetry, SCADA systems, and HPC monitoring tools.
  • Strong documentation abilities for highly regulated environments (DOE / ANL).
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams) and Microsoft Power BI for data analysis and reporting.
  • Proficient in Bluebeam, CAD, and BIM software for technical documentation.
  • Strong communication, capable of bridging discussions between CBRE, ANL, DOE, and vendor engineering teams.
  • Analytical and strategic thinking for planning and problem?solving.

    • Talents

  • Analytical : Objective in identifying patterns and root causes through systematic analysis.
  • Adaptable : Thrives in dynamic environments, managing multiple priorities effectively.
  • Focused : Maintains clear objectives and filters actions to achieve goals.

    • Responsible : Takes ownership of commitments and delivers results reliably.

    Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field is preferred.
  • PE licensure a plus, especially with experience in HPC environments or mission?critical facilities.
  • 35 years of experience in data center or HPC facility operations; exascale or national laboratory experience highly desirable.

    • Compensation and Benefits

    CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidates education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Data Center Technical Manager position is $150,000 annually and the maximum salary of $170,000 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.

    Employment Details

  • Seniority level : Mid?Senior level
  • Employment type : Full-time
  • Job function : Engineering and Information Technology
  • Service line : GWS Segment

    • 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 companys 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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