CBRE · 9 hours ago
Data Center Geotechnical Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $185K/yr
8+ years expCBRE is a leading global real estate services firm, and they are seeking a Data Center Geotechnical Engineer to serve as a subject-matter resource in geotechnical and foundations engineering projects. The role involves managing project areas, collaborating with clients, preparing project documents, and providing technical assistance while ensuring risk mitigation and quality control.
CommercialFinancial ServicesProperty DevelopmentReal Estate
Responsibilities
Manage all areas of project management for multiple real estate projects. This includes planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout
Work directly with clients to prepare all elements of the project. This includes the scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification
Define the project delivery resources from pre-qualified lists or through the project qualification process. Conduct complex requests for proposals, complete bid evaluations, and recommend resources to clients
Serve as a client-facing technical resource on all aspects of Geotechnical & Foundations Engineering for DC projects in North America and South America
Prepare and provide various types of documents, including: scope of work (SOWs) statements, conceptual schematic designs, design specifications, construction specifications, drawing markups, total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses, budget estimates, schedules, acceptance documents, and review and acceptance of as-builts and submittals
Conduct reviews of and critique geotechnical reports, design memoranda, design solutions, construction drawings, and other relevant project documents
Actively assist project teams and provide input pertaining to risks/hazards and possible limitations of the proposed site
Proactively identify and collaborate to address gaps in program-level guidance and specifications
Provide technical assistance to multiple clients on a wide variety of topics in the areas of civil and geotechnical engineering
Provide exceptional and responsive customer service, manage a complex and dynamic workload, and be proactive in identifying and addressing a customer’s needs
Communicate difficult and complex ideas with the ability to influence
Qualification
Required
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
Master's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or equivalent practical experience is preferred
Minimum of 7 years of experience working with mission-critical facilities
Minimum of 10 years of practical and progressive experience in applying Geotechnical Design and Geotechnical Construction Engineering principles, methods, practices, standards, and/or procedures to evaluate geotechnical engineering features at project delivery level
Knowledgeable of compliance requirements of pertinent codes, regulations, and standards
Knowledgeable of the various types of project delivery processes
Ability to generate conceptual schematic drawings, SOW statements, and budget estimates
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 products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc
Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset
Benefits
401(K)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Company
CBRE
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