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Technical Director

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Dallas, TX
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Job overview

The Technical Director oversees a department responsible for mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energy management, and workforce development for a facility, campus, or building portfolio. The role directs regional business operations, supports client services, budgets, and operational strategy, and leads staff development. It partners with senior management, clients, and service lines to improve performance and grow account business.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Staff Leadership, nice to haveStaff Development, nice to haveOperational Strategy, nice to haveClient Services Management, nice to haveMicrosoft Office, requiredOrganizational Skills, requiredFinancial Calculations, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, nice to have8+ Years Relevant Experience, nice to haveStaffing and Selection Experience, nice to haveTraining and Development Experience, nice to haveCoaching and Mentoring Experience, nice to havePerformance Management Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

CBRE DIRECTLINE, a CBRE DataCenter Solutions business, is a leading technology infrastructure servicesprovider enabling mission critical data center infrastructure for the world’stechnology leaders. Catering to a broad spectrum of technology and clientrequirements, 1200+ skilled technicians deliver over 1000 projects annuallyacross data center markets in the US and APAC. DL has proven success in thedeployment of next-generation infrastructure technologies across the datacenter lifecycle; from design & planning, install & build through Day 2maintenance, technology upgrades & retrofits, including delivering thelatest wave of AI/ML platforms.

Role: Technical Director

About the Role: Asa CBRE Technical Director, you will assist with the oversight of the departmentresponsible for all mechanical operations, maintenance, communications, energymanagement, and workforce development programs for a facility, campus, orportfolio of buildings.

This job is part of theEngineering and Technical Services job function. They are responsible forproviding support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment andsystems.

What You’ll Do:

  • Provideformal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff.Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiringof new employees.

  • Coordinateand manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks,and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor andcoach as needed.

  • Assistwith executing operational strategies, ensuring efficient and effectiveoperations.

  • Actas a business partner to put in place initiatives and start processimprovements.

  • Partnerwith local and regional senior management to develop and implement strategiesthat optimize operational performance and support the business.

  • Manageclient services support activities to drive the productivity of client-facingprofessionals.

  • Directthe business operations activities regionally. Develop partnerships withinternal department management.

  • Applya robust knowledge of multiple disciplines, businesses, and key drivers thatimpact departmental and cross-functional performance.

  • Supportpreparation of annual operating budgets. Evaluate, forecast, and manageoperations and maintenance costs for a specific region.

  • Providestrategic direction to the account. This includes the oversight of themanagement of energy purchasing contracts and risk strategy. Approver ofprofessional fees associated with Bill/Invoice checking and advisory services.

  • Workwith the client and other service lines to grow business on the account,identify opportunities, and develop business cases collaborating with on andoff account resources.

  • Leadby example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values.Persuade managers and other colleagues to take action while being guided by theorganization's functional business plans. Negotiate with external partners,vendors, and customers of divergent interests to reach a common goal.

  • Identifyand solve multi-dimensional, complex, operational, and organizational problemsleveraging the appropriate resources within or outside the department.

  • Significantlyimproves and changes existing methods, processes, and standards within jobdiscipline.

What You’ll Need:

  • Bachelor'sDegree preferred with 8-12 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, acombination of experience and education will be considered.

  • Experiencein the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching,mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention ispreferred.

  • Abilityto lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information,convey performance expectations, and handle problems.

  • Leadershipskills to set, manage, and achieve targets with a direct impact on multipledepartments' results within a function.

  • In-depthknowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook,etc.

  • Expertorganizational skills and an advanced inquisitive mindset.

  • Sophisticatedmath skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages,fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Why CBRE:

When you join CBRE,you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services andinvestment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problemsolvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Ourcollaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity,service and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds andskillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your owncourse and realize your potential. We welcome all applicants.

Applicant AI Use Disclosure:

We value human interaction to understand each candidate's uniqueexperience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI)tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use ofAI in the application and interview process.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed tofostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverseperspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.

Relocation assistance andsign-on bonuses may be available on select positions only, forqualified candidates based on role requirements and experience.

Applicants must be currentlyauthorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorshipnow or in the future.

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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 [email protected] 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)

How this job compares

Set against the 2,386 open Engineering Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Texas median$141–262K/yr105 salary ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 163 open Engineering Management jobs in Texas and 2,386 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Engineering Management postings that state a minimum ask for 8 years at the median (2,049 postings).
Education
886 of the 2,386 open Engineering Management jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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