Data Center Project Manager

CBRE Group, Inc.; Delaware, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of critical data center infrastructure projects in the Delaware, OH region.

The role requires extensive experience managing large-scale mission-critical facilities, with a focus on electrical, mechanical, and networking systems to ensure on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery. The position emphasizes monitoring construction projects, maintaining safety standards, and delivering outcomes for clients with direct

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor construction progress and ensure work follows approved drawings and specifications.
• Review contractor payments, subcontracts, change orders, cost reports, contingencies, and disbursement schedules; review lien waivers.
• Prepare project status reports and recommend release of funds.
• Review contract drawings and specs for completeness and compliance with industry standards.
• Analyze developer cost budgets and coordinate with Cost Advisory on estimates and take-offs.
• Comment on terms of the construction agreement and design agreements; review qualification statements.
• Review construction and disbursement schedules and permits, surveys, reports, and ADA compliance.
• Prepare construction risk assessment reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

About this role:

We are seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of critical data center infrastructure projects in the Delaware, OH region. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing large-scale mission-critical facilities, with a deep understanding of electrical, mechanical, and networking systems. You will be responsible for overseeing high-value construction and fit-out projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and safety standards.

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to monitor construction projects for clients, with direct accountability for project delivery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor the progress of construction, review status of work completed during the period covered, review that work is generally proceeding in a good and workmanlike manner and in general accordance with the approved drawings and specifications.
• Review contractors' direct cost payment requisitions and budget status, review of subcontracts, bonds/subcontractor default insurance, review of change orders, review of Developer's monthly Job Cost Reports, opine on adequacy of contingency, review of construction and disbursement schedules, review of lien waiver and other documentation submitted by the Developer.
• Prepare Project Status Reports and recommend the release of construction funds.
• Review contract drawings and specifications and opine for completeness and general compliance with commonly accepted architectural /engineering best practices.
• Analyze the Developer's direct and indirect cost budget including cost estimate back-up and coordinate with the Cost Advisory group performing parameter estimates, spot quantity take-offs and review of supporting documentation submitted by the Developer, contractor and subcontractors.
• Review and make relevant comments concerning the terms of the construction agreement, the submitted subcontracts, architectural and engineering design agreements, building loan agreement as well as review both Contractor and Architect's qualification statements.
• Review and comment on construction and disbursement schedules as well as other submitted document including but not limited to: zoning approvals, certified surveys, building permits and approvals, utility company approval letters, soil and foundation engineering reports, and designer's certification of code and ADA compliance.
• Prepare Construction Risk Assessment Reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. May provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. May lead project teams and/or plan, and supervise assignments of lower level employees.