Substation Design Execution Senior Project Manager - CBRE
Tallahassee, FL
About the Job
Substation Design Execution Senior Project Manager
Job ID
200464
Posted
08-Jan-2025
Service line
GWS 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
CBRE is looking for a Substation Design Execution Project Manager! This position will manage the design & pre-construction of HV/MV electrical substations for large hyperscale data centers across North America. High Voltage / Medium Voltage Substation design experience is a critical prerequisite for this role.
This position will lead the design process from the substation basis of design ("BOD") stage through issuance of construction drawings. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of substation design, HV/MV electrical equipment and system modeling, building construction and/or design, and strong communication & interpersonal skills. The candidate will be handling client-approved electrical and structural engineering design consultants in the design of data center substations.
What you’ll do
+ Author a Design and/or Design and Build scopes of work for Substation contracts and gain consensus from internal collaborators;
+ Lead proposal reviews, and issue and administer contracts and contracts award;
+ Facilitate planning and kickoff workshops with internal & external collaborators;
+ Facilitate design reviews in partnership with external partners;
+ Facilitate large scale workshops as required;
+ Define and track results from various parties;
+ Track of cost, schedule, progress and scope;
+ Provide health reporting on cost, schedule, scope and progress;
+ Build optimal teams from matrixed internal stakeholders and the strategic procurement of external partners;
+ Change management for project scope and design contracts;
+ Facilitate technical decisions in-line with project needs;
+ Coordinate design activities with procurement and construction;
+ Provide clear and transparent communication with all internal collaborators and external partners;
+ Ensure the issuance of engineering information to the right party, at the right time, in the right format
+ Support in design risk evaluation, risk management and budget control throughout the product life cycle
+ Manage and supervise proposal and contract schedules and generate progress reports
+ Support contract negotiation, typically in concert with the Owner Project Manager and legal counsel, including establishment of all GC “business terms” including mark-ups, fees, insurance, labor rates, escalation, etc.
+ Provide / gather cost estimates working with subs and other vendors for scope gaps and changes.
+ Ensure QA/QC process is being followed and report any issues/gaps
+ Assist in scheduling, coordination and management of all owner-direct vendors
+ Support evaluation of product readiness for Substation and travel to meetings as required.
What you’ll need
+ Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering. In lieu of a degree, experience will be considered.
+ Professional licensure (PE) is preferred
+ Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or LEED AP preferred
+ 5 years of demonstrated experience with Substation delivery and / or mission critical facilities
+ Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
+ Solid understanding of construction principles and practices
+ Experience and general knowledge of cross discipline teams
+ Self-motivated with the ability to analyze and resolve issues promptly
+ Ability to forecast and prepare budgets and schedule
+ Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to stay focused on multiple projects throughout various development phases.
+ Experience managing and coordinating between teams
+ Experience in the preparation of project plans, specifications
+ Experience of government regulations
+ Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Why CBRE?
+ FORTUNE’s Most Admired Real Estate Company in 2023 and 4 of last 5 years!
+ Forbes A top company for diversity and women in 2022
+ Forbes Named one of the best large employers in America
+ U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2022 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award; 15th consecutive year of “Partner of the Year” recognition
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 Tuner & 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 155,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is 185,000 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 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.
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
Job ID
200464
Posted
08-Jan-2025
Service line
GWS 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
CBRE is looking for a Substation Design Execution Project Manager! This position will manage the design & pre-construction of HV/MV electrical substations for large hyperscale data centers across North America. High Voltage / Medium Voltage Substation design experience is a critical prerequisite for this role.
This position will lead the design process from the substation basis of design ("BOD") stage through issuance of construction drawings. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of substation design, HV/MV electrical equipment and system modeling, building construction and/or design, and strong communication & interpersonal skills. The candidate will be handling client-approved electrical and structural engineering design consultants in the design of data center substations.
What you’ll do
+ Author a Design and/or Design and Build scopes of work for Substation contracts and gain consensus from internal collaborators;
+ Lead proposal reviews, and issue and administer contracts and contracts award;
+ Facilitate planning and kickoff workshops with internal & external collaborators;
+ Facilitate design reviews in partnership with external partners;
+ Facilitate large scale workshops as required;
+ Define and track results from various parties;
+ Track of cost, schedule, progress and scope;
+ Provide health reporting on cost, schedule, scope and progress;
+ Build optimal teams from matrixed internal stakeholders and the strategic procurement of external partners;
+ Change management for project scope and design contracts;
+ Facilitate technical decisions in-line with project needs;
+ Coordinate design activities with procurement and construction;
+ Provide clear and transparent communication with all internal collaborators and external partners;
+ Ensure the issuance of engineering information to the right party, at the right time, in the right format
+ Support in design risk evaluation, risk management and budget control throughout the product life cycle
+ Manage and supervise proposal and contract schedules and generate progress reports
+ Support contract negotiation, typically in concert with the Owner Project Manager and legal counsel, including establishment of all GC “business terms” including mark-ups, fees, insurance, labor rates, escalation, etc.
+ Provide / gather cost estimates working with subs and other vendors for scope gaps and changes.
+ Ensure QA/QC process is being followed and report any issues/gaps
+ Assist in scheduling, coordination and management of all owner-direct vendors
+ Support evaluation of product readiness for Substation and travel to meetings as required.
What you’ll need
+ Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Electrical Engineering. In lieu of a degree, experience will be considered.
+ Professional licensure (PE) is preferred
+ Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or LEED AP preferred
+ 5 years of demonstrated experience with Substation delivery and / or mission critical facilities
+ Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a collaborative environment
+ Solid understanding of construction principles and practices
+ Experience and general knowledge of cross discipline teams
+ Self-motivated with the ability to analyze and resolve issues promptly
+ Ability to forecast and prepare budgets and schedule
+ Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to stay focused on multiple projects throughout various development phases.
+ Experience managing and coordinating between teams
+ Experience in the preparation of project plans, specifications
+ Experience of government regulations
+ Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Why CBRE?
+ FORTUNE’s Most Admired Real Estate Company in 2023 and 4 of last 5 years!
+ Forbes A top company for diversity and women in 2022
+ Forbes Named one of the best large employers in America
+ U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2022 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award; 15th consecutive year of “Partner of the Year” recognition
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 Tuner & 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 155,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is 185,000 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 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.
CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)
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