Site Manager

Site Manager

Job ID

274182

Posted

02-Jun-2026

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Construction, Data Centers

Location(s)

Columbus - Ohio - United States of America, New Albany - Ohio - United States of America

Who We Are:

CBRE | DIRECTLINE (DL), a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, is a leading technology infrastructure services provider enabling mission critical data center infrastructure for the world's technology leaders.  Catering to a broad spectrum of technology and client requirements, 1200+ skilled technicians deliver over 1000 projects annually across data center markets in the US and APAC. DL has proven success in the deployment of next-generation infrastructure technologies across the data center lifecycle; from design & planning, install & build through Day 2 maintenance, technology upgrades & retrofits, including delivering the latest wave of AI/ML platforms.

Who You Are:

The Site Manager will be a key member in our operations team and will support the delivery of all the various network infrastructure and cabling projects within a particular site. This position will require the individual to have development, management, customer engagement, operational and overall leadership skills.

What You Will Do:

• Empower teams and partners to achieve project milestones and goals. Facilitate and support individual contributors through goal setting, educational and professional development, and achieving career path goals.
• Lead, mentor, coach and support individual and team growth.
• Establish clear goals and roadmaps to innovate and scale; contribute as an integral part of a management team to develop strategic objectives, goals, and long-range plans for the organization.
• Proactively communicate site status and risks across cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate and partner effectively with internal and external design, construction, network, and facility partners.
• Support the team to remove risks and blockers to ensure the delivery of structured cabling and network connectivity projects at site, on time, within budget, and to the customers' standards of quality, safety, and performance.
• Manage an autonomous site operations team that responds to operational requests and break-fixes to assure data center reliability and uptime through the lifecycle of the network installation and server fleet.
• Ensure a proper safety plan is in place serving as the blueprint for the way the overall team conducts high-risk activities at site.
• Accountable for effective project management and delivery of network infrastructure and ISP/OSP cabling projects.
• Proactively identify and develop improvement projects for the team.
• Employ Key Performance Indicators and dashboards to monitor the quality and timeliness of delivery and drive measurable improvements.
• Champion, implement, and automate global best practices, SOPs/SIPs, and efficient processes.
• Consult with various subordinates to ensure the P/L of projects are aligned with budget.
• Consult with various subordinates to ensure that procurement of materials is aligned with project needs.
• Consult with various subordinates to ensure that staffing requirements are being met at the site level.
• Define and implement additional service delivery requirements for new opportunities within site.

What You Will Need:

• 8 years of direct work experience in any of these areas: construction management, data centers, or structured cabling environment.
• Track record of delivering mission critical programs on time, within budget, and to applicable build, quality, and safety standards.
• Contract negotiation and administration experience
• Experience building and leading teams.
• Experience in assessing, coaching, and mentoring direct reports and vendor teams.
• Organizational, time management and coordination skills across multiple disciplines preferred.
• PMP and/or experience managing Project Managers preferred.

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 chart your own course and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

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.

Relocation assistance and sign-on bonuses may be available on select positions only, for qualified candidates based on role requirements and experience.

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CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Site Manager position is $150,000 annually or $72.12 per hour and the maximum salary for the position is $160,000 annually or $76.92 per hour. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience.

Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program. 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).

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