Project Manager-Data Center

About The Role

The Project Manager (PM) will be a lead member in our operations team and will drive the delivery of all the various network infrastructure and cabling projects within a particular site. This position requires development, management, customer engagement, operational, and overall leadership skills. Key responsibilities include establishing the program schedule and ensuring targets are met regarding schedule, cost, functionality, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. The role involves consulting with clients, delivering presentations, resolving project issues, recommending new services or enhancements, estimating, proposal writing, managing project costs, directing operations on labor requirements, and assisting purchasing with bill of materials.

The Project Manager is responsible for the entire successful execution of a project, including planning, directing, coordinating, and budgeting activities concerned with construction. The PM will also participate in and sometimes lead the conceptual development of a construction project, overseeing its organization, estimating, scheduling, and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for effective project management and delivery of projects.
• Work with the extended site team to develop the program schedule and establish key milestones, ensuring financial and schedule targets align with customer goals.
• Identify and acquire all resources required, revising as needed to meet changing requirements.
• Continuously evaluate materials and products for constructability and feasibility during the pre-construction phase.
• Oversee and prepare cost estimates at multiple stages.
• Initiate and coordinate design efforts and value engineering processes.
• Schedule projects in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
• Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.
• Facilitate travel for technicians traveling to the project site.
• Coordinate with the superintendent and inspect projects to monitor compliance with codes and regulations.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to staff, workers, and clients.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions with designers, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
• Direct and supervise team members in the office and on site.
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction means and methods.
• Solicit, negotiate, select, contract, and oversee material suppliers and subcontractors.
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress/cost tracking reports.
• Develop and implement quality control programs.
• Take action to deal with delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and designers to resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Evaluate construction means and methods to determine cost-effectiveness of plans.
• Manage, budget, and communicate the contract changes process.
• Develop and maintain the project schedule and financial plan.
• Prepare, maintain, and complete all aspects of the DL Way (project management playbook).
• Complete all weekly and monthly reporting and projections.
• Train and develop the project team.
• Ensure timely preparation of billing to invoice the client.
• Handle equipment and material purchasing.
• Review all job cost postings for accuracy and completeness, including invoice preparation, customer collections, and financial reporting.
• Manage the Safety & Environment program, quality assurance program, and material logistics.
• Recruit, hire, train, manage, supervise, promote, discipline, and discharge project-related staff as necessary.
• Manage human resource issues per company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and partner effectively with internal and external design, construction, network, and facility partners.
• Proactively communicate program status and risks to all stakeholders.
• Prepare and take corrective action to address concerns and challenges.
• Act as the company liaison to the client, maintaining a high level of client satisfaction and a collaborative environment.
• Be present on the jobsite for active on-site project management responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, business management, electrical engineering, construction management, or similar experience.
• 10+ years of direct work experience in construction management, data centers, or a structured cabling environment.
• Track record of delivering mission-critical programs on time, within budget, and to applicable build, quality, and safety standards.
• Must be able to meet Motor Vehicle Record requirements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Contract negotiation and administration experience.
• Experience building and leading teams.
• Experience in assessing, coaching, and mentoring direct reports and vendor teams.
• Organizational, time management, and coordination skills across multiple disciplines.
• Client engagement experience in similar programs.
• Understanding of program management fundamentals such as earned value management, SPI, CPI, and other project tracking metrics.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred.
• BICSI RCDD or similar telecommunications certifications preferred.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets.