Data Center Network Infrastructure Construction Project Manager
Job ID
248134
Posted
17-Nov-2025
Service line
PJM Segment
Role @type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Construction, Data Centers, Project Management
Location(s)
Remote - US - Remote - US - United States of America
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated Project Manager focused on network infrastructure/security construction! This position will apply their experience and technical expertise to lead complex projects with numerous cross-functional teams. This candidate will plan requirements with internal customers and external partners to guide projects through the entire project lifecycle. This includes working with customers to develop project scopes, leading project schedules and cost, identifying risks and clearly presenting goals to project collaborators. These project teams can span offices, time zones and hemispheres, and it's your job to report on and keep all the partners coordinated and advised on the project's progress and schedule! This candidate will be responsible for resolving highly critical issues within matrix organization while maintaining detailed adherence to project timelines and costs.
What you'll do
Conduct the structured fiber kickoff meeting and monitor the design for OSP and ISP.
Facilitate the client "radio" kickoff meeting and work with the vendor to completion.
Acting as the primary liaison to network infrastructure/security-related owner
Construction progress reviews and construction quality reviews via weekly site walks
Facilitate weekly data center hall walks with as needed
Perform field safety walks and input Boots On The Ground with observations. Ensure EH&S compliance.
Collect owner stakeholder needs and expectations, gaining and maintaining collaborators support, mitigating/channeling opposition.
Schedules reviews to make sure turning points on checklist are adhered to as well as ensuring structured fiber is complete according to schedule of ancillary systems that require connectivity
Facilitate Security kickoff meeting works with GC
Attend weekly construction meetings
Develop scope and RFP Issuance
OFCI procurement - BOM review and RFQ Issuance
GEN switches and WAPS
Security archives
Bundled fiber
Purchase of OFE structured fiber
Initiate end to end funding requests for projects
Manage "Buganizer" - application to update risk/rappy & fluxx
Resolving issues and producing post-mortems when SLO commitments are missed.
Initiate requests and provide requested information needed for Smart Track Work Package Creation
Complete Smart Track enrollment, submit employee compliance documents, and onboarding class.
Own furnished material management
Update Quickbase (project management tool) requests and ensure it is up to date
Perform initial review and approval of invoices before advancing to final review and approval to PO owner
Manage the contractor to ensure goals are being met and complete monthly actualization.
Lead Change and Risk Management.
Budget Management and Cashflow reporting
Schedule and achievement reporting
Complete project closure actions
Supervise site-level productivity and efficiency on a regular basis
What you'll need
3-5 years of solid experience with a focus on construction project/program management.
Construction project/program management experience. Fiber optic systems and low voltage telecom/security, preferably in the data center environment, is helpful but not required.
Previous data center experience is helpful but can be substituted with experience in similar critical environments where work involves impact to core functionalities and is governed with a formal change control process.
Experience handling vendor relationships and understanding of standard practices in the design and construction industry, including knowledge of fast track design build processes.
Demonstrated skills in requirements gathering, resource organization, task prioritization, scheduling and achieving objectives on schedule, and within budget.
BICSI, RCDD, RTPM, PMP, or similar industry certifications are highly desired.
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 Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.
Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $140,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $165,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on Turner & Townsend's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.
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.
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