Hyperscale Data Center Design Execution Project Manager

Company: CBRE
Location: Arlington
Posted on: March 12, 2025

Job Description:

Hyperscale Data Center Design Execution Project Manager

Job ID

205904

Posted

12-Feb-2025

Service line

PJM Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Construction, Data Centers, Project Management

Location(s)

Arlington - Virginia - United States of America, Atlanta - Georgia - United States of America, Branchburg - New Jersey - United States of America, Bristol - Connecticut - United States of America, Charleston - South Carolina - United States of America, Charlotte - North Carolina - United States of America, Detroit - Michigan - United States of America, East Rutherford - New Jersey - United States of America, Fairmont - West Virginia - United States of America, New York City - New York - United States of America, Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America, Richmond - Virginia - United States of America, Rutherford - New Jersey - United States of America, Tampa - Florida - United States of America

This is a design discipline oversight and management position. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data center design and construction as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The expectation is the candidate will immerse themselves in the details of design while also having a strategic / high level view as he/she manages all design disciplines. The role requires exceptional leadership and communication skills as client reporting needs to be clear, prompt, and trustworthy. The Design Project Manager is responsible for managing the design process for hyperscale data center campus/buildings. The role requires leading a multi disciplinary team with a complex set of stakeholders through all the design milestones including issuance of construction drawings (IFC). Post IFC responsibilities include providing design support through construction administration, bulletin management, and close-out. This requires building matrixed design teams from internal/external design subject matter experts to ensure high quality design and applicable client processes are being implemented.

The Design Project Manager will independently facilitate the creation of a shared plan for execution and ensure diligent oversight of construction administration services provided by the external design team (in support of construction activities).

This is a remote position with travel to the client sites as needed. Someone located in the eastern time zone would be ideal. Design experience required.

Responsibilities:

Manage and incorporate client provided program design standards into local project level to capture and configure for complete construction documentation

Track scope, cost, schedule and deliverables progress

Build optimal design teams from matrixed internal stakeholders and the strategic procurement of external partners.

Coordinate design activities with teams from design, site services, procurement, and construction

Support, coordinate and work closely with a large number of internal and external stakeholders

Facilitate reviews and page turns with internal and external stakeholders

Facilitate large scale workshops and kick off meetings

Facilitate change management in partnership with program leadership as well as internal and external stakeholders

Provide clear and transparent communication with all internal and external stakeholders

Prepare scopes of work for contracts and secure alignment with internal stakeholders

Issue and administer contracts

Define and track deliverables from various parties

Manage basis of design, localizations, as well as administer ongoing design changes throughout the project

Report project metrics to leadership regarding schedule, cost, scope, risks and open issues and risks

Provide design support of Owner Furnished Equipment to ensure submittals and RFI's are rigorously managed on each project

Ensure the issuance of Engineering Bulletins (design changes) to the right party, at the right time, in the right format

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field

Professional licensure (NCARB, RA, PMP, PE,) is strongly preferred or significant professional experience (10+ years) may substitute

7+ years of experience in design project management

Experience managing and coordinating multi disciplinary and complex teams

Experience in the preparation of project plans, specifications

Strong understanding of construction principles and practices

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Familiar with BIM360 and ACC concepts and interface

Experience drafting scopes of work

Experience in understanding local judicial building regulations

Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Prior experience with data center design and/or construction preferred

Examples of design and/or construction of acceptable ground up non-data center projects: Healthcare (hospitals)

Large commercial (highrise)

Laboratory

Manufacturing Facilities (fabs, etc)

High Power (power plants, etc)

Facilities with com plex power, HVAC, and water/wastewater infrastructure and equipment

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend will be 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.

Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $150,000.00 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $180,000.00 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on Turner & Townsend's applicable benefit program. 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.

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 recruitingaccommodations@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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