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Assistant Project Manager – Data Center

CBRE, Des Moines, Iowa, United States

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Assistant Project Manager – Data Center

About the Role As a CBRE Project Management Consultant, you will be responsible for providing consulting services to an assigned market or client account to help achieve the company’s strategic business objectives.

This job is part of the Project Management function and is responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.

What You’ll Do

Manage all areas of project management for singular real estate projects, including planning, design, construction, occupancy, and closeout.

Work directly with clients to prepare all elements of the project: scope of work, project delivery resource requirements, cost estimates & budget, work plan schedule & milestones, quality control, and risk identification.

Define the project delivery resources from pre‑qualified lists or through the project qualification process. Conduct a standard request for proposals, complete bid evaluations, and recommend resources to clients.

Implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements.

Ensure project data integrity and documentation is accurate, timely, and coordinated.

Direct the project delivery team by providing guidance and direction to achieve goals.

Create action plans to meet objectives, budget, and schedule. Track progress and report status and variances.

Identify project threats, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement actions to reduce or eliminate risks.

Apply in‑depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.

Coach others and share knowledge of own discipline and broad knowledge of other disciplines within the function.

Lead by example and model behaviors consistent with CBRE RISE values, building consensus and convincing others to agree.

Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and related teams.

Work within broad guidelines and policies.

Explain difficult or sensitive information.

What You’ll Need

Bachelor’s Degree preferred with 5–8 years of relevant experience, or a combination of experience and education considered.

LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designations preferred.

Ability to exercise judgment based on analysis of multiple sources of information.

Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.

In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

Sophisticated math skills; ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial calculations.

Why CBRE When you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real‑estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive.

We are dynamic problem solvers and forward‑thinking professionals who create significant impact.

Our collaborative culture is built on shared values—respect, integrity, service, and excellence—and we value diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skill sets.

At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential.

We welcome all applicants.

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

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).

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