Project Manager / Owner s Representative Data Center Project

CBRE Excellerate

About the role

The Owners Representative (OR) acts on behalf of the end user to protect the Owner s technical,
operational, commercial, and risk interests during the construction and commissioning phases of a databr>centre project. They will work with all key project stakeholders to ensure that critical milestones arebr>achieved and that budget is protected. They will maintain concise, accurate records of constructionbr>progress and report to senior leadership on key data, metrics and risk/opportunities to schedule andbr>budget.
br>Key Skills & Competencies
br> Strong understanding of data centre construction and MEP systems
Demonstrable experience and understanding of DC Commissioning
Ability to identify and mitigate construction risks to schedule and budget
Ability to read, track and report against construction and commissioning schedules
Familiarity with live-environment and mission-critical construction protocols
Confident in challenging contractors and consultants
Clear, concise structured reporting to senior stakeholders
Liaise with all key internal and external project stakeholders
Construction Phase Oversight
Act as the primary on-site representative of the end user
Ensure that developers and contractors are maintaining corporate standards with regards tobr>Safety, Security and Quality
Monitor construction progress against schedulebr> Pro-actively monitor and manage any critical design and procurement activities
Participate in pertinent project meetings
Maintain Risk Registers to identify and mitigate project risks
Manage design clarifications and site queries
Ensure all design changes are formally reviewed, approved, and controlled
Raise, track, and ensure closeout of non-conformance reports (NCRs)
Challenge and escalate where required, issues that could impact schedule, cost, or operationalbr>intent
Qualifications & Experience
5+ years experience in:
o Data centres
o Mission-critical or high-availability facilities
strong>Fluency in English is required.