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CBRE Project Manager - Data Center in Reno, Nevada
About the Role :
The Project Manager (PM) will be alead member in our operations team and will drive the delivery of all thevarious network infrastructure and cabling projects within a particular site.This position will require the individual to have development, management,customer engagement, operational and overall leadership skills.
Key responsibilities willinclude establishing the program schedule and ensuring the establishedtargets are met regarding schedule, cost, functionality, quality, safety, andcustomer satisfaction.
The role will also include consultingwith clients, delivering presentations, resolving project issues,recommendations for new services or enhancements, estimating, proposalwriting, project costs management, directing operations on laborrequirements, directing/assisting purchasing with bill of materials.
The Project Manager is responsible forthe entire successful execution of a project. Their primary responsibilitiesare to plan, direct, coordinate, and budget activities concerned with theconstruction of their project. The Project Manager shall also participate andat times lead the conceptual development of a construction project and overseeits organization, estimating, scheduling, and implementation.
What You’ll Do :
· The project manager is accountable foreffective project management and delivery of their projects.
· The PM will work with the extendedsite team to develop the program schedule and establish key milestones fordelivery of the program ensuring all financial targets, schedule targets aremet in alignment to the customers’ goals.
· The PM will identify and acquire allresources required by revising as appropriate to meet changing needs andrequirements.
· During the pre-construction phase,continuously evaluate the materials and products being proposed forconstructability and feasibility. Oversee and at times prepare the costestimate at multiple stages. Initiate and coordinate the design efforts and thevalue engineering processes.
· Schedule the project in logical stepsand budget time required to meet deadlines.
· Determine labor requirements anddispatch workers to construction sites.
· Facilitate travel for technicianstraveling to the project site.
· Coordinates with the superintendent.
· Inspect and review projects to monitorcompliance with codes and other regulations.
· Interpret and explain plans andcontract terms to staff, workers, and clients representing the owner.
· Prepare contracts and negotiaterevisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with designers,consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
· Obtain all necessary permits andlicenses.
· Direct and supervise team members inthe office and on site.
· Study job specifications to determineappropriate construction means and methods.
· Solicit, negotiate, select, contract,and oversee material suppliers, subcontractors who complete specific pieces ofthe project.
· Requisition of supplies and materialsto complete construction projects.
· Prepare and submit budget estimatesand progress and cost tracking reports.
· Develop and implement quality controlprograms.
· Take action to deal with the resultsof delays, bad weather, or emergencies at the construction site.
· Confer with supervisory personnel,owners, contractors, and designers to discuss and resolve matters such as workprocedures, complaints, and construction problems.
· Plan, organize, and direct activitiesconcerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, andsystems.
· Investigate damage, accidents, ordelays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are beingcarried out.
· Evaluate construction means andmethods to determine cost-effectiveness of plans.
· Manage, cost/budget, and communicatethe contract change process.
· Developing and maintaining the projectschedule.
· Develop and maintain the projectfinancial plan.
· Prepare, maintain, and complete allaspects of the DL Way (project management playbook).
· Completes all weekly and monthlyreporting and projections.
· Train and develop project team.
· Responsible for timely preparation ofbilling to Invoice the client.
· Equipment and material purchasing.
· The Project Manager reviews all jobcost postings for accuracy and completeness, including but not limited to, thepreparation of invoices, customer collections and periodic financial reportingto the customer and management.
· The PM will additionally manage allassociated aspects of the program including the Safety & Environmentprogram, the quality assurance program and material logistics.
· The Project Manager will recruit,hire, train, manage, supervise, promote, discipline and discharge, ifnecessary, all project related staff.
· The Project Manager will manage allhuman resource issues (and escalate as needed) per Company policies andprocedures.
· Coordinate and partner effectivelywith internal and external design, construction, network, and facilitypartners.
· Proactively communicate program statusand risks to all stakeholders.
· Prepare and take corrective action toaddress concerns and challenges.
· The Project Manager acts as theCompany liaison to the client for the program maintaining a high level ofclient satisfaction, ensuring a collaborative environment across all parties.
· The project manager is expected to beon the jobsite and be present for active on-stie project managementresponsibilities.
What You’ll Need :
Bachelor’s degree in computer science,business management, electrical engineering, construction management or similarexperience.
5+ years of direct work experience inany of these areas: construction management, data centers, or structuredcabling environment.
Track record of delivering missioncritical programs on time, within budget, and to applicable build, quality, andsafety standards.
Must be able to meet Motor VehicleRecord requirements
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Contract negotiation andadministration experience
Experience building and leading teams.
Experience in assessing, coaching, andmentoring direct reports and vendor teams.
Organizational, time management andcoordination skills across multiple disciplines preferred.
Client Engagement experience insimilar programs
Understanding of program managementfundamentals such as earned value management, SPI, CPI and other projecttracking metrics.
Project Management Professional(PMP) or equivalent certification preferred
BICSI RCDD or similarTelecommunications certifications preferred
Why CBRE :
When you join CBRE, you become part ofthe global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helpsbusinesses and people thrive. We are dynamic problem solvers andforward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborativeculture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service andexcellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsetsof our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course andrealize your potential. We welcome all applicants.
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