Retrofit Data Center Construction Lead/Owner Representative

CBRE Group, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an Owner’s Rep/Senior Project Manager to lead large, high-profile construction projects with direct accountability for delivery. This onsite role offers relocation assistance for the right candidate.

You’ll monitor site progress, review contractor documents, prepare risk and status reports, and ensure designs and specs meet requirements. Strong leadership and stakeholder communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to solve unique problems with broad business impact.
• Advanced knowledge of Google Suite products (Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Gmail).
• Strong organizational skills and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress and verify alignment with drawings and specs.
• Review contractor and vendor documentation, including costs and subcontracts.
• Prepare project status and risk assessments; recommend fund releases.
• Evaluate budgets with cost advisory coordination and quantity take-offs.
• Comment on terms of agreements and ensure qualification statements are up to date.
• Oversee schedules, permits, surveys, and approvals for large projects.
• Coach and lead teams; influence stakeholders at senior levels to align objectives.
• Contribute to process improvements and new business initiatives.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

About the Role:

As an Owner’s Rep/Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing large and high-profile construction projects for clients, with direct accountability for project delivery. This job is part of the Construction Management function. They are responsible for ensuring all deliverables of construction projects are completed on time.

Join our team onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA! We are willing to provide relocation assistance for the right candidate.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor the progress of construction. Review status of work completed during the period covered and confirm work is aligned with the approved drawings and specifications.
• Review all documentation submitted by Contractors and Vendors. This includes contractors’ direct cost payment requisitions, budget status, subcontracts, etc.
• Prepare Project Status and Construction Risk Assessment report. Recommend the release of construction funds. Review complex contract drawings, specifications, and opine for completeness and general compliance with best practices.
• Evaluate the Developer’s direct and indirect cost budget. Coordinate with the Cost Advisory group performing parameter estimates and spot quantity take-offs.
• Make relevant comments on the terms of construction agreements. This includes subcontracts, architectural, engineering design, and building loan agreements. Ensure the Contractor and Architect’s qualification statements are up to date.
• Oversee large construction and disbursement schedules. This includes zoning approvals, certified surveys, building permits etc.
• Showcase expertise in own job discipline and in-depth knowledge of other job disciplines within the organization function.
• Coach others to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in most or all areas within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Anticipates potential objections and persuades others, often at senior levels and of divergent interest, to adopt a different point of view.
• Impact the achievement of customer, operational, project, or service objectives across multi-discipline teams.
• Work is guided by functional policies which impact the design of procedures and policies.
• Contribute to new products, processes, standards, and/or operational plans in support of achieving functional goals.
• Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence.
• Apply advanced knowledge to seek and develop new, better methods for accomplishing both individual and department objectives.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
• Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.
• In-depth knowledge of the Google Suite of products. Examples include Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Chat, Gmail, etc.
• Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Ability to calculate somewhat complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

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 organizations.