Owners Representative/Project Manager

CBRE - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbus, OH

251-500 employees

Real Estate

About the position

The Owner Representative / Senior Project Manager will oversee all aspects of Data Center construction projects, ensuring compliance with construction agreements and managing project budgets and schedules for complex projects. This role requires strong leadership skills and a proven track record in project management within the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of Data Center construction projects.
• Work with the general contractor to establish the Master Project Schedule based on the Critical Path and key milestones.
• Create and establish the Master Project Budget, including soft costs and hard costs.
• Support Contractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis, and recommendations.
• Assist in contract negotiation with the Client's and legal counsel.
• Coordinate Design Team activities supporting the Client.
• Supervise the completion of City and Authority approvals process and permitting.
• Coordinate Constructability review of project documents.
• Provide and gather cost estimates working with subs and vendors for scope gaps/changes.
• Coordinate Value Engineering efforts.
• Produce monthly Cash flow projections.
• Assist the client in identifying, scoping, and scheduling all Owner direct vendors and consultants.
• Lead General Contractor and other contracted vendors on-site.
• Manage Cost / Change Control, including change order review and negotiation.
• Track and manage project budgets and schedules.
• Ensure QA/QC is being followed and report any issues.
• Process and track invoices and payment applications.
• Coordinate and manage all Owner-direct vendors and consultants.
• Lead OAC meetings and other project-related meetings.
• Initiate close-out process prior to project completion.
• Establish close-out documentation requirements and track receipt of all documents.
• Assist with final inspections and occupancy process.
• Create and supervise punch list and completion processes.
• Negotiate and resolve outstanding change orders and quality issues.
• Prepare and submit final project accounting and budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience.
• LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s) preferred.
• Solid understanding of MEP construction management.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mentality.

Nice-to-haves

• Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.

Benefits

• 401(K)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance