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CBRE Senior Project Manager - Design Execution in Chattanooga, Tennessee
About the role
The Senior Project Manager - Design Execution will be responsible for managing the design process from campus planning/basis of design stage through issuance of construction drawings. This includes building matrixed design teams from the client's internal design and external design services partners/providers, facilitating the creation of a shared plan for the execution, and oversight of construction administration services provided by the external design team in support of construction activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of building construction and/or design, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
This role will be supporting work in the following areas: Chattanooga, Huntsville or Birmingham.
What you’ll do
Facilitate planning and kickoff workshops with internal & external stakeholders
Facilitate design reviews in partnership with external partners
Facilitate large scale workshops as necessary
Author scopes of work for contracts and gain buy-in from internal stakeholders
Issue and administer contracts
Define and track deliverables from various parties
Track of cost, schedule, progress and scope
Provide health reporting on cost, schedule, scope and progress
Build optimal design teams from matrixed internal stakeholders and the strategic procurement of external partners
Change management for project scope and design contracts
Facilitate technical decisions in-line with project needs
Coordinate design activities with procurement and construction
Provide clear and transparent communication with all internal stakeholder and external partners
Ensure the issuance of engineering information to the right party, at the right time, in the right format
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 Microsoft Office or Google Suite products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
Professional licensure (PE, NCARB, RA, or equivalent) is strongly preferred
Prior experience with data center design and/or construction preferred. Examples of design and/or construction of acceptable non-data center projects: healthcare (hospitals), large commercial (high rise), laboratory, manufacturing facilities (fabs), high power (power plants)
3 years of design project management experience
Strong experience in understanding design principles and practices
Intermediate understanding of construction principles and practices
Experience managing and coordinating project teams
Experience with government regulations, entitlements a plus
Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong leadership and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Disclaimer:
Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend have been 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.
CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Foreman position is $42.00 per hour and the maximum salary for the Foreman position is $47.00 per hour. The compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on their skills, qualifications, and experience. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
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.
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