Data Center Project Leader

CBRE; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Data Center Project Leader to guide a team through the design, construction, occupancy, and closeout of large data centers. The role requires collaboration with clients, development of scope and budgets, and management of multi-discipline teams in a hybrid work setting.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in design, construction, or mission critical environments, with experience in commercial real estate and handling demanding clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with design, construction and delivery of mission critical environments.
• Experience with commercial real estate projects and demanding clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; MS Project or similar software.
• Ability to lead teams and deliver under pressure in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage all areas of project management for large data center project(s) and other mission critical projects.
• Work directly with clients to prepare all elements of the project including scope, resources, cost estimates and budgets.
• Define project delivery resources and conduct complex RFQs, bid evaluations, and resource recommendations.
• Facilitate development of charter and integrated timeline.
• Ensure all functions stay on schedule and issues are resolved or raised.
• Lead regular project status meetings and collaborate to implement solutions across teams.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client management

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

About The Role

This Senior Project Manager, Data Center Project Leader will be responsible for leading a team, providing project management Owner's representative services in connection with the development of large data centres and other mission critical projects.

This is a hybrid role, the selected candidate will be required to report to the clients' offices or project offices as dictated by client's needs and project requirements.

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 large data center project(s) and other mission critical 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 & landmarks, quality control, and risk identification.
• Define the project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through the project qualification process. Conduct complex requests for proposals, complete bid evaluations, and recommend resources to clients.
• Facilitate the development of a charter and integrated timeline.
• Ensure all functions remain on schedule and issues get resolved or raised.
• Facilitate regular meetings to review project status for active and pending projects.
• Collaborate to develop solutions and guide the project team through implementation and completion.
• Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.
• Showcase expertise in own job subject area and in-depth knowledge of other job fields within the organization function.
• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviours that are consistent with company RISE (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence) values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams. Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
• Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.

What You’ll Need

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8+ years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Experience with design, construction and delivery of mission critical environments is strongly desired.
• Prior experience working with commercial real estate projects and demanding clients is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Experience with MS Project or similar project management software.
• Proven track record of leading successful teams and projects and the ability to deliver under pressure in fast-paced environments is preferred.
• Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.
• Interpersonal skills with an advanced inquisitive mentality.

Disclaimer

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend were 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 Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.

Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $145,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $175,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on Turner & Townsend’s applicable benefit program.

• 401(K)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

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 [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).