OFE Data Center Construction Project Manager (Onsite-Kansas City, MO)

CBRE Group, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced OFE Project Manager to oversee owner-furnished equipment and long-lead equipment for a hyperscale data center green field build in Kansas City, MO.

This onsite role offers relocation assistance for the right candidate and a path to join a global construction management team. You will coordinate with GC, engineering, and vendors to ensure timely equipment delivery, manage risks, and maintain project documentation, while upholding safety and quality

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in construction or related field.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient with computers and building networks.

Responsibilities

• Single point of contact for OFE & LLE management.
• Develop tools and trackers to align equipment deliveries with construction schedules.
• Support process improvements in vendor purchase orders and roles/responsibilities.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure project success.
• Lead recurring meetings with suppliers to drive project milestones.
• Coordinate with engineering, GC, and PM to schedule tests/QA visits.

Skills

OFE management

LLE management

Scheduling

Vendor management

Team leadership

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

About the Role:

As a OFE Project Manager, you will be responsible for providing management of the Clients. Owner-Furnished Equipment (OFE) & Long-Lead Equipment (LLE) for a Hyperscale Data Center green field build.

Join our team onsite in Kansas City, MO! We are willing to provide relocation assistance for the right candidate.

What You’ll Do:

• Single point of contact for Owner-Furnished Equipment (OFE) & Long-Lead Equipment (LLE)
• Develop tools, trackers, and processes to align equipment deliveries with construction schedules including the collection, organization, and application of lessons learned
• Provide support in the development of process improvement, including supplier/vendor purchase order structure, constructability standards, and changes to roles/responsibilities
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors/suppliers to cultivate trust and cooperation through all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Drive recurring meetings with all suppliers/vendors as necessary to achieve project success
• Foster a strong working relationship with RCSM and their respective teams so communication is transparent for the timely issuance of equipment purchase orders
• Maintain constant communication with the Lead Project Manager to be sure he/she understands the sequence/logic of equipment deliveries, delay risks, and change requests
• Work with GC to identify risks & opportunities for equipment delivery & scope gaps
• Coordinate with Data Center Engineering, Commissioning teams, GC, and Lead Project Manager to schedule, organize, and attend Factory Witness Testing (FWT) and Factory QA/QC visits as requested by the Owner’s team.
• Meet with the Lead Project Manager, Scheduler, and GC to understand equipment dependencies to meet construction sequence and vet schedule logic
• Communicate site requirements with suppliers/vendors that could impact schedule & cost.
• Work with the Finance team to ensure critical milestone dates are accurate, updated, and communicated to project stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Manage specific issues relating to owner-furnished equipment, such as quality, logistics, delays, cashflow, submittals, delivery schedules, LLE Pre-Purchase Specifications, and Google’s Global LLE Tracker.

What You’ll Need:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience.
• 2 years of experience on construction projects.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient with Computers
• Good understanding of building networks.
• Ability to plan and organize a team effort.
• Good client management and building goodwill.
• Capacity to motivate, lead and boost morale of teams.
• Effective time management and logical decision-making ability.
• Strong focus on quality and safety.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Disclaimer:

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend will be 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 CBRE Project Management, you will subsequently transfer to the newly formed entity that encompasses both organization.