About the Role

The Data Center New Construction Owner's Representative/Sr. Project Manager leads all aspects of Data Center construction 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 varying sized, complex projects, including Hyperscale Data Centers. Strong knowledge of MEP construction management with a solid track record of managing capital projects.

• Onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA

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
• Create and establish the Master Project Budget, including soft costs and hard costs
• Support Contractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis and recommendations
• Coordinate Design Team activities
• Ensure A&E is completing the complete list of City and/or other Authority approvals process, permitting, etc
• Coordinate Constructability review of the project documents
• Provide / gather cost estimates working with subs and other vendors for scope gaps/changes
• Coordinate Value Engineering effort
• 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
• Negotiate, resolve and close out any outstanding change orders, quality issues or disputes

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university and a minimum of three to 5 years of related project or 7 plus years related experience without a degree.
• 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.
• Technical Project Management or Coordination
• Mission Critical or Industrial facilities upgrades and retrofits project management
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why CBRE?

At CBRE, we believe we possess an encouraging environment where integrity, service, and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity.

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.

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 recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

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