Data Center Owner's Rep/Senior Project Manager (Omaha, NE)

About the role

Lead all aspects of Data Center construction projects. Must possess a solid track record of leading vendor compliance to construction agreements, while also managing the overall project budget and schedule for varying sized, sophisticated projects. This is an onsite role in Omaha, NE. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Work with the general contractor to build and establish the Master Project Schedule, based on the Critical Path and key achievements (P6 cost/resource loaded schedule).
• Create and establish the Master Project Budget, including soft costs, hard costs, bonds, insurance, contingencies, and allowances.
• Support contractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis, and recommendations.
• Support contract negotiation, typically in concert with the Client’s and legal counsel, including establishment of all GC “business terms” such as mark-ups, fees, insurance, labor rates, and critical issues.
• Coordinate Design Team activities supporting the Client.
• Supervise to ensure the Architect/Engineer (AE) completes the full list of City and/or other Authority approvals, permitting, etc.
• Coordinate constructability review of the project documents.
• Provide and capture cost estimates working with subs and other vendors for scope gaps/changes.
• Coordinate Value Engineering efforts.
• Produce cash flow projections on a monthly basis.
• Assist the client in identifying, scoping, buying-out, and scheduling all Owner-direct vendors and consultants.
• Lead General Contractor and other directly contracted vendors on the ground.
• Lead Cost/Change Control, including change order review, negotiation, recommendations, and delay analysis.
• Manage and track the budget.
• Monitor, track, and analyze the schedule.
• Handle document control (track and coordinate addenda, bulletins, new drawing sets, clarifications, etc.).
• Ensure QA/QC is being followed and report any issues or gaps.
• Process, track, and report invoices and payment applications.
• Track all key project documents, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, invoices, payments, and lien releases.
• Coordinate and manage all Owner-direct vendors and consultants.
• Lead OAC meetings and other project-related meetings.
• Initiate the close-out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance.
• Establish close-out documentation requirements and collect and track receipt of all close-out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builts, and O&M manuals.
• Assist with City and/or other Authority final inspections and occupancy process.
• Create and supervise the punch list, substantial completion, and final completion process.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction, or Engineering.
• Solid understanding of MEP construction management with a proven track record of leading capital projects.
• 5 or more years of related experience.

Effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate, your initial employment may be with Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, with a subsequent transfer to Turner & Townsend at a later date.