CBRE · 1 day ago
Data Center Owner's Representative/Project Manager (Onsite-Cedar Rapids, IA)
CBRE is a global leader in commercial real estate services and investment. They are seeking an onsite Construction Project Manager focused on network infrastructure/security construction projects in Cedar Rapids, IA, responsible for leading complex projects and ensuring adherence to timelines and costs.
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Responsibilities
Conduct the structured fiber kickoff meeting and monitor the design for OSP and ISP
Facilitate the client "radio" kickoff meeting and work with the vendor to completion
Acting as the primary liaison to network infrastructure/security-related owner
Construction progress reviews and construction quality reviews via weekly site walks
Facilitate weekly data center hall walks with as needed
Perform field safety walks and input Boots On The Ground with observations. Ensure EH&S compliance
Collect owner stakeholder needs and expectations, gaining and maintaining collaborators support, mitigating/channeling opposition
Schedules reviews to make sure turning points on checklist are adhered to as well as ensuring structured fiber is complete according to schedule of ancillary systems that require connectivity
Facilitate Security kickoff meeting works with GC
Attend weekly construction meetings
Develop scope and RFP Issuance
OFCI procurement - BOM review and RFQ Issuance
GEN switches and WAPS
Security archives
Bundled fiber
Purchase of OFE structured fiber
Initiate end to end funding requests for projects
Manage "Buganizer" - application to update risk/rappy & fluxx
Resolving issues and producing post-mortems when SLO commitments are missed
Initiate requests and provide requested information needed for Smart Track Work Package Creation
Complete Smart Track enrollment, submit employee compliance documents, and onboarding class
Own furnished material management
Update QuickBase (project management tool) requests and ensure it is up to date
Perform initial review and approval of invoices before advancing to final review and approval to PO owner
Manage the contractor to ensure goals are being met and complete monthly actualization
Lead Change and Risk Management
Budget Management and Cashflow reporting
Schedule and achievement reporting
Complete project closure actions
Supervise site-level productivity and efficiency on a regular basis
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered
Construction project/program management experience
Experience handling vendor relationships and understanding of standard practices in the design and construction industry, including knowledge of fast track design build processes
Demonstrated skills in requirements gathering, resource organization, task prioritization, scheduling and achieving objectives on schedule, and within budget
Preferred
LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s) preferred
Fiber optic systems and low voltage telecom/security, preferably in the data center environment, is helpful but not required
BICSI, RCDD, RTPM, PMP, or similar industry certifications are highly desired
Benefits
Relocation assistance
Company
CBRE
Operating across every dimension of commercial real estate, CBRE sees more so you can do more.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.8BKey Investors
Athene Capital
2025-11-05Post Ipo Debt· $750M
2025-04-29Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
2024-02-20Post Ipo Debt· $500M
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