Full Job Description
The Design Project Manager will be responsible for assisting in managing the design process from campus planning/basis of design stage through issuance of construction drawings. This includes building matrixed design teams from the client's internal design and external design services partners/providers, facilitating the creation of a shared plan for the execution, and oversight of construction administration services provided by the external design team in support of construction activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of design and building construction, in addition to excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
This role will require travel throughout the Indianapolis metro area as needed.
What you'll do
* Develop and assist in planning and kickoff workshops with internal & external stakeholders;
* Assist with design reviews in partnership with external partners;
* Assist in authoring scopes of work for contracts and gain buy-in from internal stakeholders;
* Issue, administer, track contracts;
* Define and track deliverables from various parties;
* Track of cost, schedule, progress and scope; Provide dashboard reporting on cost, schedule, scope and progress;
* Change management for project scope and design contracts;
* Support the owner's design change management process;
* Complete quality checks of design issues in the BIM environment;
* Facilitate technical decisions in-line with project needs;
* Coordinate design activities with procurement and construction;
* Assist clear and transparent communication with all internal stakeholder and external partners;
* Quality check the issuance of engineering information to the right party, at the right time, in the right format; and
* Assist in project close out to align final documentation with design partners and contractors.
What you'll need
* Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 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.
* Professional licensure (PE, NCARB, RA, or equivalent) is preferred.
* Prior experience with data center design and/or construction preferred. Examples of design and/or construction of acceptable non-data center projects: healthcare (hospitals), large commercial (high rise), laboratory, manufacturing facilities (fabs), high power (power plants)
* 3+ years of experience in design and/or construction project management is preferred
* Strong experience in understanding design principles and practices
* Intermediate understanding of construction principles and practices
* Experience managing and coordinating project teams
* Experience in the preparation of project plans, specifications
* Experience drafting scopes of work
* Experience with government regulations, entitlements a plus
* Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Strong leadership and organizational skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Disclaimer:
Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend have been 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.