Telecom Owners Representative Project Manager

CBRE Group, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Construction Project Manager to oversee network infrastructure and security projects in Cedar Rapids. This role involves leading complex projects, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets. You will be responsible for managing vendor relationships, conducting safety walks, and facilitating meetings to ensure project success. If you have a strong background in construction project management and a passion for delivering quality results, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving environment.

Benefits

401(K)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of construction project management experience preferred.
• Experience with fiber optic systems and low voltage telecom/security is helpful.
• BICSI, RCDD, RTPM, PMP certifications are highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex construction projects with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct kickoff meetings and monitor project designs.
• Manage contractor performance and ensure project goals are met.

Skills

Construction Project Management

Fiber Optic Systems

Low Voltage Telecom/Security

Vendor Relationship Management

Requirements Gathering

Scheduling

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

LEED AP Certification

PMP Certification

CCM Designation

Tools

QuickBase

Buganizer

Job description

About the role

CBRE is seeking an onsite Construction Project Manager focused on network infrastructure/security construction projects in Cedar Rapids, IA. The Construction Project Manager will apply their experience and technical expertise to lead complex projects with numerous cross-functional teams. CPM will plan requirements with internal customers and external partners to guide projects through the entire project lifecycle including working with customers to develop project scopes, leading project schedules and cost, identifying risks and clearly presenting goals to project collaborators. Responsible for resolving highly critical issues within matrix organization while maintaining detailed adherence to project timelines and costs.This role is on site in Cedar Rapids, IA

What you’ll do

• Conduct the structured fiber kickoff meeting and monitor the design for OSP and ISP.
• Facilitate the client "radio" kickoff meeting and work with the vendor to completion.
• Acting as the primary liaison to network infrastructure/security-related owner
• Construction progress reviews and construction quality reviews via weekly site walks
• Facilitate weekly data center hall walks with as needed
• Perform field safety walks and input Boots On The Ground with observations. Ensure EH&S compliance.
• Collect owner stakeholder needs and expectations, gaining and maintaining collaborators support, mitigating/channeling opposition.
• Schedules reviews to make sure turning points on checklist are adhered to as well as ensuring structured fiber is complete according to schedule of ancillary systems that require connectivity
• Facilitate Security kickoff meeting works with GC
• Attend weekly construction meetings
• Develop scope and RFP Issuance
• OFCI procurement - BOM review and RFQ Issuance
• GEN switches and WAPS
• Security archives
• Bundled fiber
• Purchase of OFE structured fiber
• Initiate end to end funding requests for projects
• Manage "Buganizer" - application to update risk/rappy & fluxx
• Resolving issues and producing post-mortems when SLO commitments are missed.
• Initiate requests and provide requested information needed for Smart Track Work Package Creation
• Complete Smart Track enrollment, submit employee compliance documents, and onboarding class.
• Own furnished material management
• Update QuickBase (project management tool) requests and ensure it is up to date
• Perform initial review and approval of invoices before advancing to final review and approval to PO owner
• Manage the contractor to ensure goals are being met and complete monthly actualization.
• Lead Change and Risk Management.
• Budget Management and Cashflow reporting
• Schedule and achievement reporting
• Complete project closure actions
• Supervise site-level productivity and efficiency on a regular basis

What you’ll need

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

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s) preferred.
• Construction project/program management experience. Fiber optic systems and low voltage telecom/security, preferably in the data center environment, is helpful but not required.
• Experience handling vendor relationships and understanding of standard practices in the design and construction industry, including knowledge of fast track design build processes.
• Demonstrated skills in requirements gathering, resource organization, task prioritization, scheduling and achieving objectives on schedule, and within budget.
• BICSI, RCDD, RTPM, PMP, or similar industry certifications are highly desired.

Why CBRE?

• FORTUNE 500 #126
• FORTUNE Most Admired Company #1in real estate for third consecutive year;Tenyears in a row on the list!
• ForbesNamed one of thebest large employersin America and one of theWorld's Best Employers!
• Role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, and Vision Insurance

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend were 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.