About the Role:
The Data Center Global Program Manager manages global program upgrade/retrofit projects impacting the critical and MEPS infrastructure for a client’s data center portfolio. The DC PM leads complex, multi-disciplinary projects and is responsible for identifying the program requirements, engaging with internal customers, and supporting the program through the entire project lifecycle.
What You’ll Do Manage the upgrades/retrofit construction project program process administration across the data center 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 client’s Cost Control team
Lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple simultaneous programs with competing priorities simultaneously
Engage with technical experts and key stakeholders to initiate new programs, including developing program documentation
Develop and maintain key stakeholder and technical expert relationships
Identify process and communications gaps, while developing and driving solutions to implement data center programs
Manage and grow relationships between cross-functional teams. Work with the technical experts and key stakeholders 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
Drive improvement in the upgrade/retrofit program processes and documentation/ workflow through stakeholder feedback and/or based on measurement of important metrics
Develop plans for improved field execution and delivery across project constraints of schedule, productivity, and costs
Provide project execution guidance throughout end-to-end project lifecycle with ability to assess potential construction workarounds to avoid project slips. Planning
Lead team, including key stakeholders / 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 milestones 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 Construction
Manage program costs and change controls
Manage program dashboards and monthly program updates. The PM is responsible for securing updates from site teams and coordinating
Develop 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 What You’ll Need:
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. PgMP or PMP certifications preferred.
At least 3+ years of previous data center infrastructure or critical environments experience as a project manager or program manager.
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.
Highly sophisticated math skills. Ability to calculate somewhat complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations. Preferred Experience
Technical Project Management or Coordination
Experience with construction related to data center construction or heavy industrial work involving complex mechanical and electrical systems
Standard business applications and tools 2
Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Drawings, Hangouts, etc.
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Scheduling application: Primavera P6 is an advantage. 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 $160,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $220,000 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.
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. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at
[email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).
