Data Center Owners Representative / Construction Sr. Project Manager

Data Center Owners Representative / Construction Sr. Project Manager

Job ID : 240130

Posted : 23-Sep-2025

Service line : PJM 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 Construction Owner's Representative Project Manager leads all aspects of Data Center construction projects. Must possess demonstrated ability to oversee vendor compliance to construction agreements, while also having the ability to manage the overall project budget & schedule for Hyperscale Data Centers. Strong knowledge of MEP construction management with a solid track record of managing capital projects.

What You'll Do

Work with Contractor(s) / A&E design team to create and establish the Master Project Timeline, based on the Critical Path and key achievements

Create and establish the Master Project Budget, including soft costs and hard costs

Support Contractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis and recommendations

Coordinate Design Team activities

Ensure GC is completing the complete list of City and / or other Authority approvals process, permitting, etc

Coordinate Constructability review of the project documents

Provide / gather cost estimates working with subs and other vendors for scope gaps / changes

Review Cash flow projections on a monthly or quarterly basis as required

Manage Cost / Change Control, including change order review, negotiation, & recommendations, delay analysis - At program level

Coordinate Value Engineering

Ensure Budget Management and Tracking

Ensure tracking of all key project documents, including submittals, RFI's, change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases, etc is being enforced

Coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors working with supply chain and consultants

Periodic confirmation of safe construction practices by GC and vendors

Initiate close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance with Document Control team, setting timelines and responsibilities

Establish close out documentation requirements. Ensure receipt of all close out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builds, O&M manuals, etc.

Ensure punch list, completion and final completion process through onsite Construction management team

Negotiate, resolve and close out any outstanding change orders, quality issues or disputes

What You'll Need

Bachelor's degree (BA / BS) from four-year college or university and a minimum of 5 to 7 years of related project or 10 plus years related experience without a degree.

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.

Technical Project Management or Coordination

Mission Critical or Industrial facilities project management

Hyperscale Data Center experience preferred

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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.

Turner and Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $130,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $150,000 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 November 27, 2025 and may be extended as needed. Or to express interest in similar roles, visit CBRE.com / careers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CBRE has 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. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women / Minorities / Persons with Disabilities / US Veterans)

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