CBRE Group, Inc

Data Center Project Manager

CBRE Group, Inc$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred; 5+ years of relevant experience.
  • LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designations preferred.
  • Basic understanding of infrastructure, telecom, or data center construction project management best practices.
  • Strong knowledge of industry trends in telecom/data center construction and colocation projects.
  • Ability to work on-site regularly during project duration and flexibility for non-traditional hours.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of infrastructure project management from planning to closeout.
  • Collaborate with clients to define project scope, resources, costs, and timelines.
  • Conduct bid evaluations and recommend resources based on project requirements.
  • Implement documentation governance per company and client standards.
  • Ensure accurate and timely project data integrity and documentation.
  • Guide project delivery teams to meet their objectives effectively.
  • Identify project risks and develop comprehensive mitigation plans.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and certification in project management.
  • Exposure to high-profile clients and large-scale infrastructure projects.
  • Collaborative work environment focusing on innovative solutions.
  • Possibility of future roles within a newly formed global business entity.
Full Job Description
About the Role:
As a Data Center Project Manager, you will support large scale infrastructure or mission critical projects for an assigned high-profile project or client in the Shippingport, PA area, with direct accountability for successful project delivery.

This is not a remote role and does require availability to work on site in Shippingport, PA on a full-time basis, which may also include flexibility to work 30-hour shutdowns / system start-ups that can occur after hours or during the weekend hours.

This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.

What You'll Do:
  • Manage all areas of infrastructure project management for commercial real estate projects. This includes planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.
  • Work directly with clients to prepare all elements of the project. This includes the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.
  • Define the project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through the project qualification process. Conduct a standard request for proposals, complete bid evaluations, and recommend resources to clients.
  • Implement project documentation governance that is aligned with company and client requirements.
  • Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely, and coordinated.
  • Direct the project delivery team by providing guidance and direction to achieve goals.
  • Create action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule. Track the progress of each project and report status and variances.
  • Demonstrate ability to identify project threats and develop risk mitigation and contingency plans. Implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
  • Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
  • Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job discipline and broad knowledge of several job disciplines within the function.
  • Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with company RISE values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
  • Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.
  • Work within broad guidelines and policies.
  • Explain difficult or sensitive information.

What You'll Need:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5+ years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s) preferred.
  • Basic understanding of infrastructure, telecom or data center construction project management best practices are required.
  • Knowledge of industry trends, project management and construction procedures and best practices as it relates to telecom, data center construction project management and colocation projects is preferred.
  • Knowledge of the importance of the Method of Procedure (MOP) Process, work notifications, and protection of IT network and other equipment during construction is highly desired.
  • Ability to work under pressure, meet close deadlines and be on site regularly during project duration and have flexibility to work non-traditional hours at times.
  • Ability to analyze sophisticated information organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines and develop plans to address identified issues.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to self-manage, with strong initiative, is critical to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously in a robust environment.
  • Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information and the willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
  • Strong organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

Disclaimer:

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend will be consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE Project Management, you will subsequently transfer to the newly formed entity that encompasses both organizations.

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