Data Center Global Program Manager - MEP Construction - CBRE : Job Details

Data Center Global Program Manager - MEP Construction

Job ID

188793

Posted

11-Oct-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**

The Data Center Program Manager leads global program upgrade/retrofit projects impacting the critical and MEPS Infrastructure for the clients data center portfolio. The DC PM is responsible for identifying the program requirements, engaging with internal customers, and supporting the program through the entire lifecycle.

**What youll do**

Run the upgrades/retrofit construction program process administration across the portfolio. Focus is on ability to lead multiple projects at one time over multiple global locations

Develop program budget, cash flow and commitment and get approval on spend working with the clients Cost Control team

Lead cross-functional teams and handle multiple simultaneous programs with contending priorities simultaneously

Engage with technical authorities and key collaborators to initiate new programs, including developing program documentation

Identify process and communications gaps, while developing and driving solutions to implement data center programs

Grow relationships between cross-functional teams. Work with experts and collaborators in order to continually improve communications between the cross-functional 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

Drive improvement in the upgrade/retrofit program processes and documentation/ workflow through collaborator feedback and/or based on measurement of important metrics

Develop plans for improved field execution and delivery across project constraints of schedule, efficiency, and costs

Provide project execution mentorship throughout end-to-end project lifecycle with ability to assess potential construction workarounds to avoid project slips

Lead team, including key stakeholders / project controls team / Contractor(s) / A&E design team to build and establish the 1) Master Project Timeline, based on the Critical Path and key milestones and 2) Master Project Budget, including soft costs and hard costs

Evaluate technical issues and develop potential solutions for review with key partners

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

Lead program costs and change controls

Lead program dashboards and monthly program updates. The PM is responsible for securing updates from site teams and coordinating

Build 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 site teams

Lead a team of direct and matrix report. Responsibilities include recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action, and termination

Monitors appropriate staffing levels and reports on utilization and deployment of human resources

Leads and supports staff in areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising and rewarding performance and retention

Lead by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's RISE values.

**What youll need**

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Construction Management, Project Management or Engineering preferred

At least 5+ years of previous program management experience with at least 3 years focused on data center infrastructure or critical environments

Formal Program Management methods / standard methodologies

Cross functional team participation in a high-tech, multifaceted environment

Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills

Proven track record in delivering high-quality programs

Passionate about solving complex challenges with aggressive timelines

Strong change management experience in development, implementation, and execution

Excellent technical, interpersonal, and problem solving skills required

Exceptional written and oral communications skills required

Proficient with standard business applications and tools such as Microsoft Office Suite or Google Suite. Primavera P6 knowledge is preferred

Detail oriented with strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced and quickly-changing environment

**Why CBRE?**

FORTUNE Most Admired Company #1 in real estate for the 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!

The role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, and Vision Insurance.

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidates education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $170,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $200,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidates skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBREs 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 November 15, 2024 and may be extended as needed. Or to express interest in similar roles, visit CBRE.com/careers.

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