EMEA Project Manager - Whitespace - Data Centres - Dublin

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS); Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking an EMEA Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery for whitespace projects across Dublin, Madrid, Barcelona and Lisbon.

You will coordinate scope, budget, and milestones with clients and internal teams, applying governance and risk management to deliver value in critical environments. Strong PM experience and MS Office proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• Proven project management experience in M&E, FM, construction or a critical environment.
• Experience in data centre markets (M&E, Fabric or Whitespace) is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills with an analytical mindset.
• Ability to manage project scopes, budgets, and timelines across multiple markets.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of single real estate projects from initiation to closeout.
• Collaborate with clients to develop scope, budgets, work plans and milestones.
• Define delivery resources and conduct RFPs, bid evaluations, and resource recommendations.
• Ensure governance, data integrity, and timely project documentation.
• Lead and guide the delivery team to meet objectives, budget and schedule.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation and contingency plans.
• Provide innovative solutions using standard principles and procedures.
• Mentor team members and share knowledge across disciplines.
• Support CBRE RISE values and drive consensus across stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: EMEA Project Manager - Whitespace
Business Sector: Data Centre Solutions, Critical Environment
Location: Dublin, Madrid, Barcelona and Lisbon

COMPANY PROFILE

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and leverages the industry's most powerful knowledge base to meet the commercial real estate needs of its clients worldwide. Our vision is to be the preeminent, vertically integrated, globally capable real estate service firm. Globally, we employ over 70,000 employees and operate in 48 countries.

About the Role

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for providing project delivery services to an assigned market or client account to help achieve the company's strategic business objectives.
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 project management for singular 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 behaviours that are consistent with CBRE 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

• 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.
• Proven project management experience in either an M&E, FM ,construction or critical environment
• Ideally experience in the datacentre markets for M&E, Fabric or Whitespace Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.