Data Center Projects: Assistant PM for High-Impact Builds

CBRE; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

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 plan, coordinate, and oversee activities, ensuring schedule, budget, safety, quality and client satisfaction.

The role requires development and leadership skills, client engagement, and the ability to manage contractors and vendors across multiple disciplines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/ENG/Construction management or similar.
• 1–3+ years in construction management, data centers or structured cabling.
• Proven track record delivering mission-critical programs on time and within budget.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Contract negotiation and administration experience is a plus.
• Experience building and leading teams and mentoring staff.
• Strong organizational, time-management and multi-discipline coordination skills.
• Client engagement experience in similar programs is preferred.
• PMI-PMP or equivalent certification preferred; BICSI RCDD or similar certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish program schedule and ensure targets for schedule, cost, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction are met.
• Consult with clients, deliver presentations, resolve issues, and propose enhancements.
• Estimate costs, manage project costs and budgeting, and direct labor/resource requirements.
• Direct and supervise project team on site and in office environments.
• Coordinate with designers, consultants, suppliers and subcontractors; procure materials.
• Prepare contracts and revisions; obtain permits and licenses.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client engagement

Budgeting and cost control

Contract negotiation

People management

Scheduling and planning

Earned value management / project-trk

PMP or equivalent

BICSI RCDD or similar certifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science / engineering / construction management

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 plan, coordinate, and oversee activities, ensuring schedule, budget, safety, quality and client satisfaction.

The role requires development and leadership skills, client engagement, and the ability to manage contractors and vendors across multiple disciplines.