CBRE Group, Inc. is actively recruiting an accomplished professional to step into the role of Sr. Project Manager within our GWS Segment practice. Positioned at the forefront of commercial real estate and workplace infrastructure, this role offers direct exposure to tier-one client accounts, strategic portfolio deliverables, and complex operational environments.

Role Overview & Strategic Impact

As a Sr. Project Manager at CBRE, you will provide vital operational leadership, technical execution, and client management across dedicated facilities and corporate real estate portfolios in New York City, United States. Operating within our GWS Segment (Data Centers), your primary focus will be optimizing day-to-day asset performance, mitigating operational risks, and driving continuous improvement.

CBRE is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, managing more than billions of square feet of property globally. In this position, you will collaborate with seasoned industry professionals, leverage institutional-grade technology systems, and deliver client-focused outcomes that reflect CBRE’s core RISE values—Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence.

Operational Context: Mission-Critical Data Center Operations

Within CBRE’s Global Workplace Solutions Data Center practice, uptime reliability is absolute. Teams manage N+1 and 2N redundant electrical topologies, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) banks, backup diesel generator synchronization, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and precision cooling architectures (CRAH/CRAC units and chilled water loops). Professionals in this space ensure uninterrupted availability for hyperscale cloud, enterprise, and colocation tenants.

Team members in this discipline combine deep technical domain expertise with client-focused execution. Whether managing complex real estate transactions, executing critical engineering protocols, or administering enterprise service agreements, you will operate within a mature governance model backed by CBRE’s global knowledge network.

Key Responsibilities & Scope of Work

In this capacity, your daily workflows and strategic contributions will center on the following core deliverables:

• Coordinates with the superintendent.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with codes and other regulations.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with designers, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.
• Manage, cost/budget, and communicate the contract changes process.
• Prepare, maintain, and complete all aspects of the DL Way (project management playbook).
• Coordinate and partner effectively with internal and external design, construction, network, and facility partners.
• Prepare and take corrective action to address concerns and challenges.
• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, environmental (HSE), and regulatory statutory requirements across all operational activities.
• Prepare comprehensive reporting dashboards, executive briefing summaries, and asset condition documentation for client and internal stakeholders.

Candidate Profile & Experience Requirements

To qualify for the Sr. Project Manager position, candidates are evaluated based on their hands-on background, technical credentials, and operational competencies:

• Professional Experience: Minimum of 10 years (120 months) of verified experience directly applicable to data centers or related operational disciplines.
• During the pre-construction phase, continuously evaluate the materials and products being proposed for constructability and feasibility. Oversee and at times prepare the cost estimate at multiple stages. Initiate and coordinate the design efforts and the value engineering processes.
• Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
• Facilitate travel for technicians traveling to the project site.
• Coordinates with the superintendent.
• Inspect and review projects to monitor compliance with codes and other regulations.
• Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with designers, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
• Technical & Analytical Aptitude: Familiarity with computerized enterprise management platforms, building telemetry, or financial modeling tools relevant to the specialization.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Exceptional communication skills with the demonstrated ability to articulate complex operational matters clearly to non-technical clients and executive teams.
• Governance & Ethics: Uncompromising commitment to workplace safety, ethical decision-making, and professional regulatory standards.

Work Environment, Schedule & Location Structure

This role is based out of New York City, United States. The operational arrangement is structured as Full-time under a Remote / Distributed (Eastern Standard Time core hours) format. Candidates will work within professionally managed corporate client environments or modern commercial centers equipped with enterprise safety and productivity tools.

Compensation, Growth Pathways & Total Rewards

CBRE believes in recognizing talent through comprehensive, market-competitive total rewards programs designed to support career development and employee well-being:

• Estimated Base Salary Range: USD 120,000 – USD 180,000 per annum (exact compensation determined based on verified background, certifications, specialized licensing, and geographic market benchmarks).
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Premium healthcare packages covering medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, and mental well-being support.
• Financial & Retirement Security: 401(k) / national pension savings programs with corporate matching contributions and financial advisory resources.
• Continuous Learning & Mobility: Direct access to CBRE University, specialized leadership tracks, licensing fee reimbursements, and internal career mobility across more than 100 global markets.
• Wellness & Life Balance: Generous paid annual leave, public holiday allowances, parental leave provisions, and corporate employee assistance programs (EAP).

Application Process & Requisition Reference

This requisition is actively open and monitored by CBRE Global Talent Acquisition. Consistent with corporate recruitment practices, this listing does not feature a predetermined closing deadline and will remain active until a suitable candidate is formally appointed (Open Until Filled).

To apply, select the Apply Now link on this listing to navigate directly to the official CBRE recruitment portal. When submitting your application, reference Requisition ID 297525. Ensure your submitted documentation accurately reflects your relevant experience in data centers, academic credentials, and applicable professional licenses.