Project Manager - Data Centre Solutions

Job Title : Project Manager

Data Centre Solutions

Location : Clermont-Ferrand, France

Company Profile

CBRE is the global leader in real estate services and Data Centre Solutions. Globally we employ over 100,000 employees and operate in over 100 countries. CBRE Data Centre Solutions (DCS) delivers fully integrated real estate, facility and technology solutions for data centre owners, occupiers, and investors around the world. As a dedicated business line within CBRE, DCS is dedicated to solving complex challenges within every stage of the data centre lifecycle.

The CBRE DCS Kyndryl account is looking for a Clermont Ferrand based Data Centre Project Manager to handle cultivation and delivery of small and large projects in France.

CBRE is delivering projects in over 40 countries worldwide, and we are excited to invite applications for a Project Manager position. The successful candidate will primarily focus on project delivery at our data center sites in France, with opportunities to work on projects in other countries as well.

As a Project Manager, you will provide strategic commercial and project management oversight to ensure the successful execution of our projects. We are looking for a dynamic individual who can lead, manage, and develop project opportunities, ensuring that projects are secured and delivered safely, on time, and within budget-always striving to exceed client expectations.

You will report to the Head of Projects responsible for our business in the EMEA region, with additional support from the local project team and account team. Collaborating with local Contract Managers, Area General Managers, Technical Specialists, and fellow Project Managers, you will have the opportunity to deliver asset repair and improvement projects across all aspects of the built environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to deepen their knowledge and experience in project delivery within critical live data center environments. We welcome candidates who are eager to grow and make a meaningful impact in our global projects. Join us at CBRE and be part of our commitment to excellence!

Key responsibilities

• Liaise with key stakeholders to understand their requirements and explain the feasibility of potential solutions, becoming a trusted advisor in the process.
• Collaborate with internal team members, external designers, and subcontractors to define and document the scope of work.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the project's full scope in line with the desired business case, ensuring adherence to budget requirements and expected profit margins.
• Manage the tender process on behalf of the customer, including conducting thorough analysis of subcontractor and supplier bids.
• Identify and mitigate all statutory and commercial risks associated with the project.
• Ensure adherence to CBRE's Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) practices and project management policies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders to ensure effective implementation and customer acceptance aligned with project plans and requirements.
• Manage project delivery within budget, aiming to maximize profit through cost reductions while delivering best value to our clients.
• This role plays a crucial part in promoting and supporting the core RISE Values of CBRE : Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence.

Person Specification

Skills

Experience and desirable expertise

Qualifications

Aptitude

Circumstances