Job Information
CBRE Construction Project Manager - Data Centers in Midlothian, Texas
Construction Project Manager - Data Centers
Job ID
169673
Posted
29-May-2024
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Construction, Project Management
Location(s)
Dallas - Texas - United States of America, Fort Worth - Texas - United States of America, Midlothian - Texas - United States of America
About the role
Owners Representative / Project Manager manages all aspects of enterprise-sized data center infrastructure construction projects. Must possess demonstrated ability to oversee vendor compliance to construction agreements, while also having the ability to manage the overall project budget & schedule for large, complex projects
What You’ll Do
Preconstruction
Create and establish the Master Project Schedule, based on the Critical Path and Key Project
Milestones, then update and enforce team compliance during project life.
Create and establish the Master Project Budget, including soft costs and hard costs, bonds, insurance, contingencies, allowances, etc.
Contractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis and recommendations
Contract negotiation
Value Engineering - Value Engineering – proactively identify ways to perform work more efficiently, effectively, and for less money
Project Cash Planning and Cash flow projections
Assist client in identifying, scoping, buying-out and scheduling of all Owner-direct vendors and consultants, including internal vendors (IT, security, etc.)
Construction & Project Administration
Oversee and supervise Hardware upgrades, Migration events, Fiber Optic and Copper Cable Installation, Patch Panel and Distribution Frame Installation, Termination, Splicing, Certification and Documentation.
Report to the owner with regular updates that could include blocker reports, meeting minutes and provide process documentation through various tools while also holding SME's and key players to agreed deliverable timelines, task assignments and engagement SLA's.
Work with partner teams to develop hardware and backbone cabling solutions including penetration points, conduit (innerduct), cable management, proper configuration and deployment of power distribution units, fire suppression and cooling units within the data center and from outside plant.
Help lead partner teams in the design and engineering of cable and DC infrastructure, components, vendor management, Data Center design, and publish SOP's and MOP's.
Work with Fiber Optics (MP, MTP, Single Mode, Multi Mode), Ethernet cables, patching solutions, and special technology related installations that include termination, fusion splicing, porting, certification, design, procurement, delivery, cut sheet preparation, rack / stack configuration, invoicing, estimations, forecasting, vendor management, project cost control, development and close out including permit to operate and install.
Manage General Contractor
Cost Management / Change Control, including invoice review, change order review, negotiations, recommendations, and delay analysis
Value Engineering
Budget Management and Tracking
Schedule monitoring, tracking and analysis
Document control (track and coordinate addenda, bulletins, new drawing sets, clarifications, etc.)
QA/QC assistance- supervise consultants as needed
Coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors, consultants and internal Vendors
Regular updating of Master Project Budget, Schedule and Project Cash Flow through life of project
Commissioning: Oversee the Commissioning Plan and the Commissioning process to completion and final reporting
Close out / Fit Up
Initiate and oversee the entire close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance
Know the 5 levels of Data Center Commissioning,…enforce compliance to those 5 levels.!
Establish close out documentation requirements. Collect and track receipt of all close out documents until completion, including warranties, “as-builts”, O&M manuals, etc.
Assist A/E team with entitlements/ permitting and occupancy with local government.
Manage punch list, substantial completion and final completion process
Negotiate, resolve and close out any outstanding change orders, quality issues or disputes
Assist client in scheduling, coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors, consultants and internal vendors, including furniture, IT, security, etc.
What you’ll need
Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) and a minimum of 3-5 years of telecommunications/security project experience or 7 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
Technical Project Management or Coordination with MEP is required and low-voltage experience is preferred.
Experience with project management mission-critical, industrial facilities, commissioning, upgrades, and retrofits.
Experience with Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Drawings, Meet, etc.
BICSI RCDD, OSP, PMP, RTPM, and/or BICSI TECH Certifications (preferred).
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Why CBRE?
At CBRE, we believe we possess an encouraging environment where integrity, service, and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity.
We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build and the world we live in.
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 recruitingaccomodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.
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