Data Center Project Lead - Network Delivery

CBRE; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE DirectLine, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, seeks an Assistant Project Manager to drive delivery of network infrastructure and cabling projects at a site. You will lead program planning, scheduling, cost management, and client communications to ensure on-time, on-budget performance.

The role calls for development, leadership, and buy-in from stakeholders, with responsibilities spanning pre-construction through site execution and post‑delivery review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business management, electrical engineering, construction management, or similar experience.
• 1-3+ years of direct work experience in construction management, data centers, or structured cabling.
• Track record of delivering mission critical programs on time, within budget, and to applicable build, quality, and safety standards.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Contract negotiation and administration experience is a plus.
• Experience building and leading teams.
• Experience in assessing, coaching, and mentoring direct reports and vendor teams.
• Organizational, time management and coordination skills across multiple disciplines preferred.
• Client Engagement experience in similar programs is preferred.
• Understanding program management fundamentals such as earned value management, SPI, CPI, and other project tracking metrics.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred.
• BICSI RCDD or similar Telecommunications certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Project Manager is accountable for effective project management and delivery of their projects. The APM will work with the extended site team and the PM to develop the program schedule and establish key milestones for delivery of the program, ensuring all financial targets and schedule targets are met in alignment to the customers’ goals.
• During the pre-construction phase, continuously evaluate the materials and products being proposed for constructability and feasibility. Oversee and at times prepare the cost estimate at multiple stages. Initiate and coordinate the design efforts and the value of engineering processes.
• Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
• Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.
• Facilitate travel for technicians traveling to the project site.
• Coordinates with the superintendent.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with codes and other regulations.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to staff, workers, and clients representing the owner.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with designers, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
• Direct and supervise team members in the office and on-site.
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction means and methods.
• Solicit, negotiate, select, contract, and oversee material suppliers, subcontractors who complete specific pieces of the project.
• Requisition of supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress, and cost tracking reports.
• Develop and implement quality control programs
• Take action to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at the construction site.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and designers to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
• Evaluate construction means and methods to determine cost-effectiveness of plans.
• Manage, cost/budget, and communicate the contract changes process.
• Developing and maintaining the project schedule
• Develop and maintain the project financial plan
• Prepare, maintain, and complete all aspects of the DL Way (project management playbook).
• Completes all weekly and monthly reporting and projections.
• Train and develop project team
• Invoicing client
• Equipment and material purchasing
• The Assistant Project Manager helps to review job cost postings for accuracy and completeness, including but not limited to the preparation of invoices, customer collections and periodic financial reporting to the customer and management.
• The APM will additionally manage all associated aspects, directed by the PM of the program including the Safety & Environment program, the quality assurance program, and material logistics.
• The Assistant Project Manager will manage all human resource issues (and escalated as needed) per Company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and partner effectively with internal and external design, construction, network, and facility partners.
• Proactively communicate program status and risks to all stakeholders
• Prepare and take corrective action to address concerns and challenges.
• The Assistant Project Manager acts as the Company liaison to the client for the program maintaining a high level of client satisfaction, ensuring a collaborative environment across all parties.
• The Assistant Project Manager is expected to be on the jobsite and be present for active on-site project management responsibilities.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Time management

Organizational skills

Client engagement

Coordination

Education

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

PMP or equivalent certification

BICSI RCDD or similar Telecommunications certifications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CBRE DirectLine, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, seeks an Assistant Project Manager to drive delivery of network infrastructure and cabling projects at a site. You will lead program planning, scheduling, cost management, and client communications to ensure on-time, on-budget performance.

The role calls for development, leadership, and buy-in from stakeholders, with responsibilities spanning pre-construction through site execution and post‑delivery review.