Data Center Global Program Manager - Construction

Data Center Global Program Manager - Construction Job ID 186524 Posted 25-Sep-2024 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas of Interest Construction, Data Centers, Project Management Location(s) Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America About the role CBRE is looking for a Data Center Program Manager to lead the global program upgrade/retrofit projects impacting the critical infrastructure and MEPS Infrastructure for the client's data center portfolio The DCPM leads multi-disciplinary projects and is responsible for identifying the program requirements, engaging with internal customers and supporting the program through the entire project lifecycle. Role will require up to 10% of travel nationwide to different sites What you'll do Lead the upgrades/retrofit construction project program process administration across the project portfolio. Focus is on ability to lead 1-2 programs at one time over multiple global locations Develop program budget, cash flow and commitment and get approval on spend working with the client's Cost Control team Lead cross-functional teams and run multiple simultaneous programs with contending priorities simultaneously Engage with experts and key partners to initiate new programs, including developing program documentation Identify process and communications gaps, while developing and driving solutions to implement data center programs Work with the technical experts and key collaborators to continually improve communications between the cross-function teams Draft program reporting for client management reviews, including providing health of program schedule, budget, and performance, identifying key risks and program opportunities Update quarterly forecast, budget spend status and get management approval on funding requests Develop plans for improved field execution and delivery across project constraints of schedule, efficiency, and costs Provide project execution guidance throughout end-to-end project lifecycle with ability to assess potential construction workarounds to avoid project slips Lead team, including key collaborators / project controls team / Contractor(s) / A&E design team to create and establish the 1) Master Project Schedule, based on the Critical Path and key landmarks and 2) Master Project Budget, including soft costs and hard costs Evaluate technical issues and develop potential solutions for review with key stakeholders Supports Design Team activities by participating in schematic and design development reviews Support data center site teams as needed with contractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis and recommendations Participates in constructability reviews of the project documents Provide input to site teams on Value Engineering efforts Lead project teams in developing, assessing, and evaluating program and project risks Handle program costs and change controls Handle program dashboards and monthly program updates. Secure updates from site teams and coordinating Create and maintain lessons learned log for programs Coordinate Value Engineering Ensure program level document control processes are in place Ensure QA/QC is being followed and report any issues/gaps Coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors working with supply chain and consultants Establish close out documentation requirements and distribute to the site teams What you'll need 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. Experience with construction related to data center construction or heavy industrial work involving complex mechanical and electrical systems In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Suite products. Examples include Word, Excel, Google Sheets, etc. Experience with Primavera P6 is a plus. Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mentality. Passionate about solving complex challenges with timelines Excellent technical, interpersonal, and problem solving skills required. Excellent written and oral communication skills required. Why CBRE? FORTUNE Most Admired Company #1 in real estate for third consecutive year; Ten years in a row on the list Forbes Named one of the best large employers in America and one of the World's Best Employers. CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for the Data Center Global Program Manager - Construction position is $160,000 annually and the maximum salary for the Data Center Global Program Manager - Construction position is $185,000 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 CBRE's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance. The application window is anticipated to close on 9/29/2024 and may be extended as needed. Or to express interest in similar roles, visit /careers 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. 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