Data Center Project Lead

CBRE Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonuses

Job summary

CBRE | DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions unit, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to drive delivery of data center network infrastructure and cabling projects. You will lead scheduling, budgeting, and coordination across site teams, with a focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–3+ years in construction management or data centers. Strong MS Office skills, plus PMP or related certifications, are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• 1–3+ years in construction management, data centers, or structured cabling.
• Proven track record delivering programs on time and within budget.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; contract negotiation experience is a plus.
• Experience building and leading teams; mentoring direct reports.
• Organizational, time-management and coordination skills across multiple disciplines.
• Client engagement experience in similar programs preferred.
• Understanding of program management fundamentals (EV, SPI, CPI); PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• BICSI RCDD or similar telecommunications certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, coordinate and budget project activities.
• Lead development of program schedule and milestones.
• Coordinate with internal/external design, construction, network, and facilities partners.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions with designers, consultants, clients and subcontractors.
• Manage permits, licenses, and approvals; direct on-site team and resources.
• Develop and maintain project financial plan and reporting; train project team.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client engagement

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business management, electrical engineering, construction management or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE | DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions unit, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to drive delivery of data center network infrastructure and cabling projects. You will lead scheduling, budgeting, and coordination across site teams, with a focus on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–3+ years in construction management or data centers. Strong MS Office skills, plus PMP or related certifications, are preferred.