OSP/ISP Construction Project Manager-Owner's Representative

OSP/ISP Construction Project Manager-Owner's Representative

Job ID

218079

Posted

01-May-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, Iowa City - Iowa - United States of America

About the role

CBRE is seeking an onsite Construction Project Manager focused on network infrastructure/security construction projects in Cedar Rapids, IA. The Construction Project Manager will apply their experience and technical expertise to lead complex projects with numerous cross-functional teams. CPM will plan requirements with internal customers and external partners to guide projects through the entire project lifecycle including working with customers to develop project scopes, leading project schedules and cost, identifying risks and clearly presenting goals to project collaborators. Responsible for resolving highly critical issues within matrix organization while maintaining detailed adherence to project timelines and costs. This role is on site in Cedar Rapids, IA

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

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

Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s) preferred.

Construction project/program management experience. Fiber optic systems and low voltage telecom/security, preferably in the data center environment, is helpful but not required.

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.

Why CBRE?

FORTUNE 500 #126

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!

Role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, and Vision Insurance

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 CBRE Project Management, you will subsequently transfer to the newly formed entity that encompasses both organizations.

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 or via telephone at (U.S.) and (Canada).

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