CBRE Group, Inc

Mechanical Owner's Rep / Senior Project Manager - Data Center Construction

CBRE Group, Inc • $90K — $120K *
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or 10+ years of mechanical experience without a degree.
  • 3-5 years of project management experience or relevant technical coordination in industrial settings.
  • Strong background in Technical Project Management, particularly in mission-critical environments.
  • Proficiency in standard office applications and familiarity with BIM, ACC, and P6 software.
  • Must have authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Lead MEP construction aspects for new data center projects.
  • Develop the Master Project Timeline in coordination with contractors and design teams.
  • Review mechanical system implementations, emphasizing airside and waterside systems.
  • Assist in vendor selection and scope development for contractors.
  • Oversee Contractor pre-qualification and bid processes, providing analysis and recommendations.
  • Manage cost change control and enforce project documentation tracking.
  • Facilitate the construction closeout process, ensuring all documentation is complete.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced data center environment.
  • Engagement in high-impact capital projects with potential for career advancement.
  • Collaborative team culture with opportunities for professional development.
Full Job Description
About the Role:

The Data Center Mechanical Project Manager leads all aspects of MEP Data Center Construction on new build projects. Must possess demonstrated ability to oversee vendor compliance to construction agreements, while also having the ability to manage the overall project budget & schedule for the scope of work. Strong knowledge of MEP construction management with a solid track record of managing capital projects.

Join our team onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA! We are willing to provide relocation assistance for the right candidate.

What You'll Do:

  • Work with Contractor(s) / A&E design team to create and establish the Master Project Timeline, based on the Critical Path and key achievements
  • Review and assist technical implementation of mechanical systems (both airside & waterside) for hyperscale data centers including campus planning, general layout/arrangements, CFD & noise modeling, climate data evaluations, hydraulic analyses, pipe sizing, bin hour analyses, etc.Assist in ordering, writing Scopes of Work, Partnering with internal/external vendors, assist is scope development, and contractor selection.
  • Support Contractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis and recommendations
  • Coordinate Design Team activities
  • Coordinate Constructability review of the project documents.
  • Provide / gather cost estimates working with subs and other vendors for scope gaps/changes
  • Review Cash flow projections on a monthly or quarterly basis as required
  • Manage Cost / Change Control, including change order review, negotiation, & recommendations, delay analysis - At program level
  • Coordinate Value Engineering
  • Ensure Budget Management and Tracking
  • Ensure tracking of all key project documents, including submittals, RFI's, change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases, etc is being enforced
  • Coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors working with supply chain and consultants
  • Periodic confirmation of safe construction practices by GC and vendors
  • Initiate close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance with Document Control team, setting timelines and responsibilities
  • Establish close out documentation requirements. Ensure receipt of all close out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builds, O&M manuals, etc.
  • Ensure punch list, completion and final completion process through onsite Construction management team.

What You'll Need:

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university and a minimum of 3-5 years of related project or 10 plus years related Mechanical experience without a degree.
  • Technical Project Management or Coordination experience in Mission Critical or Industrial facilities project management
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Ability to operate standard office suite of applications, have some knowledge of BIM or ACC and P6 and assist in cost and issue management.
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.

About CBRE Group, Inc

CBRE is a vertically integrated global commercial real estate services and investment firm. The company was established in 1992 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

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Learn more about CBRE Group, Inc
Size
105,000 employees
Market Cap
$23.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
$751.9 million
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$23.8 billion
NASDAQ
CBRE
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