CBRE
Senior Data Center Design Execution Project Manager
CBRE, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
Senior Data Center Design Execution Project Manager
Job ID
229125
Posted
15-Jul-2025
Service line
PJM Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Construction, Data Centers, Project Management
Location(s)
Richmond - Virginia - 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 the client'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 strong understanding of design and building construction, in addition to excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
What You'll Do:
Facilitate planning and kickoff workshops with internal & external stakeholders
Facilitate design reviews in partnership with external partners
Facilitate large scale workshops as necessary
Author scopes of work for contracts and gain buy-in from internal stakeholders
Issue and administer contracts
Define and track deliverables from various parties
Track of cost, schedule, progress and scope
Provide health reporting on cost, schedule, scope and progress
Build optimal design teams from matrixed internal stakeholders and the strategic procurement of external partners
Change management for project scope and design contracts
Facilitate technical decisions in-line with project needs
Coordinate design activities with procurement and construction
Provide clear and transparent communication with all internal stakeholder and external partners
Ensure the issuance of engineering information to the right party, at the right time, in the right format
What You'll Need:
Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s) preferred.
Prior experience with data center design and/or construction preferred. Examples of non-data center projects: healthcare (hospitals), large commercial (high rise), laboratory, manufacturing facilities (fabs), high power (power plants)
Minimum 1 years of design project management experience is required
Professional licensure (PE, NCARB, RA, or equivalent) is preferred.
General knowledge of leases, contracts and construction practices and the ability to read architectural drawings.
Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information with a willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
Interpersonal skills with an advanced inquisitive mentality.
Sophisticated math skills and the ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Disclaimer:
Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend were 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 Tuner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.
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)
Job ID
229125
Posted
15-Jul-2025
Service line
PJM Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Construction, Data Centers, Project Management
Location(s)
Richmond - Virginia - 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 the client'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 strong understanding of design and building construction, in addition to excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
What You'll Do:
Facilitate planning and kickoff workshops with internal & external stakeholders
Facilitate design reviews in partnership with external partners
Facilitate large scale workshops as necessary
Author scopes of work for contracts and gain buy-in from internal stakeholders
Issue and administer contracts
Define and track deliverables from various parties
Track of cost, schedule, progress and scope
Provide health reporting on cost, schedule, scope and progress
Build optimal design teams from matrixed internal stakeholders and the strategic procurement of external partners
Change management for project scope and design contracts
Facilitate technical decisions in-line with project needs
Coordinate design activities with procurement and construction
Provide clear and transparent communication with all internal stakeholder and external partners
Ensure the issuance of engineering information to the right party, at the right time, in the right format
What You'll Need:
Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s) preferred.
Prior experience with data center design and/or construction preferred. Examples of non-data center projects: healthcare (hospitals), large commercial (high rise), laboratory, manufacturing facilities (fabs), high power (power plants)
Minimum 1 years of design project management experience is required
Professional licensure (PE, NCARB, RA, or equivalent) is preferred.
General knowledge of leases, contracts and construction practices and the ability to read architectural drawings.
Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information with a willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
Interpersonal skills with an advanced inquisitive mentality.
Sophisticated math skills and the ability to calculate mildly complex figures such as percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Disclaimer:
Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend were 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 Tuner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.
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)