CBRE Looking for Construction Owner’s Representative at Portland, Oregon Full Time

Posted
22-Dec-2022
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
Construction, Data Centers, Project Management
Location(s)
Portland – Oregon – United States of America, The Dalles – Oregon – United States of America
Overview:

Owner Representative / Project Manager – manages all aspects of ” Data Center ” construction projects. Must possess demonstrated ability to oversee vendor compliance to construction agreements, while also having the ability to manage the overall project budget & schedule for varying sized, complex projects. Strong knowledge of MEP construction management with a proven track record of managing capital projects. A college degree or comparable industry experience is highly desirable.

Preconstruction:
Create and establish the Master Project Budget, including soft costs and hard costs, bonds, insurance, contingencies, allowances, etc.
Contractor and subcontractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis and recommendations
Design Team coordination to Client’s pre-determined Design Guidelines and standards.
Constructability review of the project documents
Value Engineering – proactively identify ways to perform work more efficiently, effectively, and for less money
Project financial management including: Cash flow projections, pay application and change order review and approval.
Assist clients in identifying, scoping, buying-out and scheduling all Owner-direct vendors, equipment suppliers, consultants, including internal vendors (IT, security, etc.)
Construction & Project Administration
Manage General Contractor including compliance with construction contracts, contract budget, changes, payment terms, schedule management, and all other responsibilities within their construction contract.
Cost Management / Change Control, including invoice review, change order review, negotiations, recommendations, and delay analysis. Define project risk and track and share with clients in real time.
Budget Management, tracking, schedule monitoring and analysis
Document control (track and coordinate addenda, bulletins, new drawing sets, clarifications, etc.)
QA/QC assistance- supervise consultants as needed
Site Safety Monitoring & Reporting
Invoice / Payment Application processing, tracking and reporting
Coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors, consultants and internal Vendors
Regular updating of Master Project Budget, Schedule and Project Cash Flow through life of project
Commissioning: Oversee the Commissioning Plan and the Commissioning process to completion and final reporting and document closeout. Know the 5 levels of Data Center Commissioning, enforce compliance.
Perform job walks (building and site) on a regular basis to and monitor safety, quality and progress payments on an as needed basis. In some cases this will be a daily activity. This may include walking up multiple flights of stairs and/or scaffolding.

Close out / Fit Up
Initiate and oversee the entire close out process prior to project completion.
Establish close out documentation requirements. Support the DCC team in the collection and tracking receipt of all closeout documents until completion, including warranties, “as-builts”, & manuals, etc.
Manage punch list, substantial completion and final completion process
Negotiate, resolve and close out any outstanding change orders, quality issues or disputes
Process and track any final invoices, payment applications, retention payments, etc.
Prepare and submit final project accounting and budget
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No formal supervisory responsibilities in this position. May provides informal assistance such as technical guidance, and/or training to coworkers. May lead project teams and/or plan, and supervise assignments of lower level employees.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field. Minimum four or more years’ construction administration, architecture, engineering or similar experience.

CERTIFICATES and/or LICENSES

Licensure as either a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect is desired.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers. Ability to effectively present information.

FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE

Requires advanced knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, discounts, and commissions. Conducts advanced financial analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to solve problems involving several options in situations. Requires advanced analytical and quantitative skills.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite & G Suite programs. Ability to read and understand architectural drawings. Knowledge in MS Project, leases, contracts, and construction practices.

Knowledge of the entitlement/permitting process and construction delivery methods and agreements. Familiarity with construction best practices, general building codes, and various building types and systems. Passion for being detail oriented and highly organized.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Decisions made with thorough understanding of procedures, company policies, and business practices to achieve general results and deadlines. Responsible for setting work unit and/or project deadlines. Errors in judgment may cause short-term impact to department.

CBRE is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with 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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