• Data Center Mechanical Systems…

    CBRE (Cedar Rapids, IA)


    Data Center Mechanical Systems Project/Construction Manager - Cedar Rapids, IA, Relocation Available

     

    Job ID

     

    245009

     

    Posted

     

    31-Oct-2025

     

    Service line

     

    PJM Segment

     

    Role type

     

    Full-time

     

    Areas of Interest

     

    Construction, Data Centers, Project Management

     

    Location(s)

     

    Cedar Rapids - Iowa - United States of America

    About the Role:

    The Data Center New Construction Mechanical/Controls Project Manager leads all aspects of Data Center construction projects. Must possess demonstrated ability to oversee vendor compliance to construction agreements, while also having the ability to manage the overall project budget & schedule for Hyperscale Data Centers. Strong knowledge of MEP construction management with a solid track record of managing capital projects.

     

    Join our team onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA! We are willing to provide relocation assistance for the right candidate.

    What You’ll Do:

    Work with Contractor(s) / A&E design team to create and establish the Master Project Timeline, based on the Critical Path and key achievements

     

    Assist in ordering, writing Scopes of Work, Partnering with internal/external vendors, assist is scope development, and contractor selection

     

    Create and establish the Master Project Budget, including soft costs and hard costs

     

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

     

    Coordinate Design Team activities

     

    Coordinate Constructability review of the project documents

     

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

     

    Review Cash flow projections on a monthly or quarterly basis as required

     

    Manage Cost / Change Control, including change order review, negotiation, & recommendations, delay analysis - At program level

     

    Coordinate Value Engineering

     

    Ensure Budget Management and Tracking

     

    Ensure tracking of all key project documents, including submittals, RFI’s, change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases, etc is being enforced

     

    Coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors working with supply chain and consultants

     

    Periodic confirmation of safe construction practices by GC and vendors

     

    Initiate close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance with Document Control team, setting timelines and responsibilities

     

    Establish close out documentation requirements. Ensure receipt of all close out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builds, O&M manuals, etc.

     

    Ensure punch list, completion and final completion process through onsite Construction management team

     

    Negotiate, resolve and close out any outstanding change orders, quality issues or disputes

    What You’ll Need:

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

     

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

    Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university and a minimum of 5 to 7 years of related project or 10 plus years related experience without a degree.

     

    10 Years Mechanical Systems Management

     

    Technical Project Management or Coordination

     

    Mission Critical or Industrial facilities project management

     

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

     

    Ability to operate standard office suite of applications, have some knowledge of BIM or ACC and P6 and assist in cost and issue management.

    Preferred Experience:

    Hyperscale Data Center experience preferred.

    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._

     

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    **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).

     

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