Senior Project Manager - Design Execution

About the role

The Senior Project Manager - Design Execution will be responsible for managing the design process from campus planning/basis of design stage through issuance of construction drawings. This includes building matrixed design teams from the client’s internal design and external design services partners/providers, facilitating the creation of a shared plan for the execution, and oversight of construction administration services provided by the external design team in support of construction activities.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of building construction and/or design, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

This role will be supporting work in the following areas:
Chattanooga, Huntsville or Birmingham.

• Facilitate planning and kickoff workshops with internal & external stakeholders
• Facilitate design reviews in partnership with external partners
• Facilitate large scale workshops as necessary
• Author scopes of work for contracts and gain buy-in from internal stakeholders
• Issue and administer contracts
• Define and track deliverables from various parties
• Track cost, schedule, progress and scope
• Provide health reporting on cost, schedule, scope and progress
• Build optimal design 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 stakeholders and external partners
• Ensure the issuance of engineering information to the right party, at the right time, in the right format

• 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.
• The innovative mentality to develop methods that go beyond existing solutions.
• Ability to solve unique problems using standard and innovative solutions having a broad impact on the business.
• In‑depth knowledge of Microsoft Office or Google Suite products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Expert organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Professional licensure (PE, NCARB, RA, or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience with data center design and/or construction preferred. Examples of design and/or construction of acceptable non‑data center projects: healthcare (hospitals), large commercial (high rise), laboratory, manufacturing facilities (fabs), high power (power plants)
• 3 years of design project management experience
• Strong experience in understanding design principles and practices
• Intermediate understanding of construction principles and practices
• Experience managing and coordinating project teams
• Experience with government regulations, entitlements a plus
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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

401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

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.

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CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affluent Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans).