Construction Project Manager - Data Center Construction

CBRE is looking for a Project Manager/ Owners Representative for Data Center Projects to oversee HyperScale Data Center projects for our client in the greater Charleston, SC market.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Manager/ Owners Representative for Data Center Projects manages all aspects of "Hyperscale Data Center ' construction projects.

Preconstruction:

• Work with assigned scheduler to create and establish the Master Project Schedule, based on the Critical Path and Key Project Milestones, then update and enforce team compliance during project life.
• Create and establish the Master Project Budget, including soft costs and hard costs, bonds, insurance, contingencies, allowances, etc.
• Contractor and subcontractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis and recommendations
• Contract negotiation, typically in concert with the Client's DCS RM and legal counsel, including establishment of design consultants and all GC "business terms" including mark-ups, fees, insurance, labor rates, escalation, etc.
• Design Team coordination to Client's pre-determined Design Guidelines and standards
• Assist with City and/or other Authority approvals process, permitting, etc.
• Constructability review of the project documents
• Value Engineering - proactively identify ways to perform work more efficiently, effectively, and for less money
• Project financial management including: Cash flow projections, pay application and change order review and approval.
• Assist clients in identifying, scoping, buying-out and scheduling all Owner-direct vendors, equipment suppliers, consultants, including internal vendors (IT, security, etc.)

Construction & Project Administration

• Manage General Contractor including compliance with construction contracts, contract budget, changes, payment terms, schedule management, and all other responsibilities within their construction contract.
• Cost Management / Change Control, including invoice review, change order review, negotiations, recommendations, and delay analysis. Define project risk and track and share with clients in real time.
• Budget Management, tracking, schedule monitoring and analysis
• Document control (track and coordinate addenda, bulletins, new drawing sets, clarifications, etc.)
• QA/QC assistance- supervise consultants as needed
• Site Safety Monitoring & Reporting
• Invoice / Payment Application processing, tracking and reporting
• Tracking of all key project documents, submittals, RFI's, change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases, etc.
• Coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors, consultants and internal Vendors
• Regular updating of Master Project Budget, Schedule and Project Cash Flow through life of project
• Commissioning: Oversee the Commissioning Plan and the Commissioning process to completion and final reporting and document closeout. Know the 5 levels of Data Center Commissioning, enforce compliance.

Close out / Fit Up

• Initiate and oversee the entire close out process prior to project completion.
• Establish close out documentation requirements. Support the DCC team in the collection and tracking receipt of all closeout documents until completion, including warranties, "as-builts", O&M manuals, etc.
• Manage punch list, substantial completion and final completion process
• Negotiate, resolve and close out any outstanding change orders, quality issues or disputes
• Process and track any final invoices, payment applications, retention payments, etc.
• Prepare and submit final project accounting and budget

Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides formal supervision to individual employees within single functional or operational area. Approves subordinate's recommendations for staff recruitment, selection, promotion, advancement, corrective action and termination. Effectively recommends same for direct reports to next level management for review and approval. Plans and monitors appropriate staffing levels and utilization of labor, including overtime. Prepares and delivers performance appraisal for staff. Mentors and coaches team members to further develop competencies. Leads by example and models behaviors that are consistent with the company's values.

Manages 3rd party project delivery resources/team (typically larger more experienced team). Responsible for identifying training needs, tracking performance, coaching, and motivating team members.