Data Center Projects Lead — Assistant Project Manager

Direct Line Global; Rayville (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE | DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, is a leading technology infrastructure services provider delivering mission critical data center infrastructure across the US and APAC.

The Assistant Project Manager will join the operations team to drive delivery of network infrastructure and cabling projects within a site, requiring development, management, client engagement and leadership skills to meet schedule, cost, quality and safety targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 1-3+ years in construction management, data centers or structured cabling.
• Proven track record delivering programs on time and within budget.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Contract negotiation and administration experience is a plus.
• Experience building and leading teams.
• Experience coaching and mentoring direct reports and vendor teams.
• Organizational and coordination skills across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop program schedule and key milestones; ensure targets meet financial and schedule goals.
• Evaluate materials for constructability; oversee cost estimates at multiple stages.
• Schedule the project and budget time to meet deadlines.
• Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to sites.
• Coordinate with site superintendent and travel for technicians.
• Inspect projects for code and regulation compliance.
• Explain plans and contract terms to staff, workers, and clients.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions with designers, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Team leadership

Project management

Vendor management

Communication

PMP or equivalent

Education

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

Job description

CBRE | DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, is a leading technology infrastructure services provider delivering mission critical data center infrastructure across the US and APAC.

The Assistant Project Manager will join the operations team to drive delivery of network infrastructure and cabling projects within a site, requiring development, management, client engagement and leadership skills to meet schedule, cost, quality and safety targets.