Project Manager-Data Center

CBRE; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE is seeking a Project Management Manager to lead a team delivering basic management services aligned with strategic objectives. You will supervise staff, coordinate daily activities, and ensure all phases of project management from procurement to closeout are executed effectively.

The role emphasizes leadership, coaching, and collaboration across business lines, with a focus on performance, schedule adherence, and financial oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• LEED AP, PMP and CCM designations preferred.
• 3–5 years in project management or equivalent role.
• Experience in staffing, coaching, performance appraisal and retention.

Responsibilities

• Provide formal supervision to employees; monitor training and development; conduct performance evaluations and coaching; oversee recruiting and hiring.
• Coordinate and manage team daily activities; set schedules, assign tasks, cross-train staff; monitor deadlines; mentor as needed.
• Oversee all phases of project management including procurement, contracting, planning and tracking.
• Ensure contract procurement, negotiation, execution, administration and closeout are accurate and compliant.
• Monitor billing, accounts receivable collection, expense control, staffing, and full P&L to EBITDA.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other business lines to meet CBRE objectives.
• Identify project risks; lead reviews; develop risk mitigation and backup plans.
• Lead by example; model CBRE RISE values; align stakeholders to reach agreements.
• Apply knowledge of discipline integration to achieve team goals.
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Coaching

Cross-functional work

Office suite

Education

Bachelor's degree

LEED AP

PMP

CCM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

As a CBRE Project Management Manager, you’ll manage a team responsible for providing basic management services to achieve the company's strategic business objectives.

This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.

What You’ll Do

• Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.
• Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.
• Oversee all phases of project management including procurement, contracting, planning, tracking, etc.
• Ensure that contract procurement, negotiation, execution, administration, and closeout are accurate, timely, and compliant.
• Monitor billing, accounts receivable collection, expense monitoring and control, staffing, and full P&L to EBITDA.
• Work cross-functionally with other business lines to achieve the company's strategic business objectives.
• Identify small to medium project risks, lead reviews, and develop risk mitigation and backup plans.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Influence parties of shared interests to reach an agreement.
• Apply knowledge of own discipline and how own discipline integrates with others to achieve team and departmental objectives.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve day-to-day and moderately complex issues which may or may not be evident in existing systems and processes.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, PMP, and CCM designations preferred.
• Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.
• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.
• Leadership skills to motivate team impact on quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of the job discipline and department.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Intermediate math skills. Ability to calculate complicated figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.) and [phone] (Canada).