Data Center Owner's Representative / Sr. Project Manager

Job ID

163094

Posted

16-Apr-2024

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Construction, Data Centers, Project Management

Location(s)

Altoona - Iowa - United States of America, Ames - Iowa - United States of America, Ankeny - Iowa - United States of America, Clive - Iowa - United States of America, Des Moines - Iowa - United States of America, Fort Dodge - Iowa - United States of America, Indianola - Iowa - United States of America, Johnston - Iowa - United States of America, Marshalltown - Iowa - United States of America, Newton - Iowa - United States of America, Oskaloosa - Iowa - United States of America, Urbandale - Iowa - United States of America

**About the role**

The Owner Representative / Project Manager will lead all aspects of Data Center construction projects! Must possess solid track record of leading vendor compliance to construction agreements, while also having the ability to handle the overall project budget and schedule for varying sized, sophisticated projects.

Onsite in Ames, IA.

**What youll do**

**Pre-Construction**

Work with the general contractor to build and establish the Master Project Schedule, based on the Critical Path and key achievements. (P6 cost/resource loaded schedule)

Create, and establish the Master Project Budget, including soft costs and hard costs, bonds, insurance, contingencies, allowances, etc.

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

Support contract negotiation, typically in concert with the Clients and legal counsel, including establishment of all GC business terms including mark-ups, fees, insurance, labor rates, critical issue, etc.

Coordinate Design Team activities supporting Client

Supervise to establish if AE is completing the complete list of City and/or other Authority approvals process, permitting, etc

Coordinate Constructability review of the project documents

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

Coordinate Value Engineering effort

Produce Cash flow projections on a monthly basis

Assist client in identifying, scoping, buying-out and scheduling of all Owner direct vendors and consultants

Construction

Lead General Contractor and other directly contracted vendors on the ground

Lead Cost / Change Control, including change order review, negotiation, and recommendations, delay analysis

Budget Management and Tracking

Schedule monitoring, tracking and analysis

Document control (track and coordinate addenda, bulletins, new drawing sets, clarifications, etc.)

Ensure QA/QC is being followed and report any issues/gaps

Invoice / Payment Application processing, tracking and reporting

Tracking of all key project documents, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases, etc.

Coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors, and consultants

Lead OAC meetings and other project related meetings

**Closeout**

Initiate close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance

Establish close out documentation requirements. Collect and keep track of receipt of all close out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builts, O&M manuals, etc.

Assist with City and/or other Authority final inspections and occupancy process.

Create and supervise punch list, substantial completion and final completion process(v)

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

Assist the client in scheduling, coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors, consultants.

**What youll need**

A bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction or Engineering

Solid understanding of MEP construction management with a solid track record of leading capital projects

5 or more years of related experience

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

**Why CBRE?**

A culture of respect, integrity, service and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity!

**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.

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