Data Center Project Manager Assistant

FlagshipKansas; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE DirectLine in Overland Park, KS is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to drive delivery of network infrastructure and cabling projects. You will support schedule development, cost control, and client communications while coordinating with site teams and vendors.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–3+ years’ experience in construction management, data centers, or cabling. Travel and on-site leadership are expected.

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 of program management fundamentals such as earned value management, SPI, CPI and other project tracking metrics.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred
• BICSI RCDD or similar Telecommunications certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Establish the program schedule and ensure targets for schedule, cost, functionality, quality, safety and customer satisfaction.
• Consult with clients, deliver presentations, resolve project issues, and write proposals.
• Manage labor requirements, purchasing, budgets, and cost tracking.
• Direct and supervise team members on site and in the office.
• Coordinate with designers, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions to contractual agreements.
• Obtain permits and licenses.
• Develop and maintain the project schedule and financial plan.
• Ensure safety and environment programs and quality assurance are followed.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Contract negotiation

Team leadership

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science

Bachelor’s degree in business management

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Job description

CBRE DirectLine in Overland Park, KS is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to drive delivery of network infrastructure and cabling projects. You will support schedule development, cost control, and client communications while coordinating with site teams and vendors.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1–3+ years’ experience in construction management, data centers, or cabling. Travel and on-site leadership are expected.