Telecom Project Manager

Company: CBRE
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: September 1, 2024

Job Description:

Telecom Project Manager

Job ID

176096

Posted

23-Jul-2024

Service line

GWS Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Construction, Data Centers, Project Management

Location(s)

Council Bluffs - Iowa - United States of America

About the role

• As a Telecom Project Manager, you will be responsible for all Fiber, Network and Security related projects at the site where they will be assigned. This will include but not be limited to expansions, modifications, retrofits and "new" technology driven projects!
  What you'll do
  
  • Meet with the owner and stakeholders to develop project scope of work and specifications
  • Lead the engineering/design firm to develop the vital design and construction documentation
  • Develop the project budget and the preliminary project schedule
  • Work with the general contractor (sometimes referred to as "GC") to create and establish the Master Project Schedule, based on the Critical Path and key milestones. (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
  • Coordinate Design Team activities supporting Client project management, Constructability review of the project documents and Value Engineering effort.
  • Monitor if AE is completing the complete list of City and/or other Authority approvals process, permitting, etc
  • Provide / Gather cost estimates working with subs and other vendors for scope gaps/changes
  • Supervise Cash flow projections on a monthly basis
  • Assist client in identifying, scoping, buying-out and scheduling of all Owner direct vendors and consultants
  • Perform field walks on a regular basis to supervise progress and address issues in the field
  • Handle General Contractor and other directly contracted vendors on the ground
  • Lead Cost / Change Control, including change order review, negotiation, and recommendations, delay analysis
  • 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 for the General Contractor, Vendors and Owner Furnished Equipment
  • Tracking of all key project documents, including submittals, RFI's, change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases, etc
  • Lead OAC meetings and other project related meetings
  • Initiate close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance
  • Establish close out documentation requirements. Collect and track receipt of all close out documents until completion, including warranties, as-built, O&M manuals, etc.
  • Assist with final inspections and occupancy process.
  • Run punch list, substantial completion and final completion process(v) Negotiate, resolve and close out any outstanding change orders, quality issues or disputes
  • Process and supervise any final invoices, payment applications, retention payments, etc
  • Prepare and submit final project accounting and budget
  • Assists the client in scheduling, coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors and consultants.
    What you'll need
    
    • Bachelor Degree (BS or BA).
    • No less than 3 years experience in a construction project management environment.
    • Not required, but having some data center infrastructure projects experience is helpful. Experience in mission critical data centers is a strong plus.
    • Proficiency in Google Docs, Sheets, and Calendar, as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Calendar). Advanced experience with creating presentations (Google Preso and Microsoft PowerPoint) and scheduling Hangouts video conferencing. Experience in databases and collaboration portals (Microsoft SharePoint and Excel, Google Sheets).
    • Must be a self-starter; able to work independently with minimal direction to meet deadlines, and also to work as part of a team and matrix organization, including remote team members.
    • Adept at taking ownership for multiple assignments, able to triage conflicting priorities. Committed with excellent organization skills and demonstrated ability to multi-task.
    • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to work on a highly professional level with Client, internal team members, and external partners.
    • Positive demeanor, tenacity to resolve issues, and a bias for action.
    • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
      Why CBRE?
      
      We value a culture of respect, integrity, service and excellence crafts our approach to every opportunity! We are guided by the needs of the cities we inhabit, the communities we build, and the world we thrive in.
      
      Competitive pay and benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, and more that start 1st of the month. Internal advancement available after 6 month mark.
      
      • FORTUNE Most Admired Company #1 in real estate for third consecutive year; Ten years in a row on the list.
      • Forbes Named one of the best large employers in America and one of the World's Best Employers!
        
        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.
        
        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).
        
        NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

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