Hyperscale Data Center Design Execution Project Manager (Eastern Time Zone)

Job ID

205906

Posted

26-Mar-2025

Service line

PJM Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Data Centers, Design

Location(s)

Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America

About the Role:

The Design Project Manager will be responsible for managing the design process from campus planning/basis of design stage through issuance of construction drawings. This includes building matrixed design teams from Google’s internal design and external design services partners/providers, facilitating the creation of a shared plan for the execution, and oversight of construction administration services provided by the external design team in support of construction activities. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of building construction and/or design, and strong communication and social skills. This is a remote position with less than 30% travel.

What you'll do:

• 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

What you’ll need:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

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

• Prior experience with data center design and/or construction preferred

• Strong understanding of construction principles and practices

• Experience in the preparation of project plans, specifications

• Experience drafting scopes of work

• Experience of government regulations

• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously

• Working understanding of AutoCAD is necessary for drawing reviews / mark-ups

Examples of design and/or construction of acceptable non-data center projects:

• Healthcare (hospitals)

• Large commercial (high rise)

• Laboratory

• Manufacturing Facilities (fabs, etc)

• High Power (power plants, etc)

• 7+ years of experience in design project management

Disclaimer:

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.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate’s education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $150,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $180,000 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 May 25, 2025 and may be extended as needed. Or to express interest in similar roles, visit CBRE.com/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.

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