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Project Manager - Data Center Construction

CBRE • Lenoir, NC • 1d ago

Job ID

256003

Posted

16-Jan-2026

Service line

PJM Segment

Role @type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Construction, Data Centers, Project Management

Location(s)

Hickory - North Carolina - United States of America, Lenoir - North Carolina - United States of America

About the Role:

The Owner's Representative 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.

This requires onsite support in Lenoir, NC.

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

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

Ensure GC is completing the complete list of City and/or other Authority approvals process, permitting, etc

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:

Bachelor's Degree preferred with 8-10 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.

Proven track record of delivering commercial ground up or high-end interior projects, dry labs, manufacturing plants, data centers, mission critical, heavy MEP, or other specialized experience is strongly desired.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or Google Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Proven track record of leading multiple projects in varying stages simultaneously and the ability to deliver under pressure in fast-paced environments is preferred.

Interpersonal skills with an advanced inquisitive mentality.

Technical Project Management or Coordination

Mission Critical or Industrial facilities project management

Disclaimer:

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend was 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.

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)

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