Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Founded in 1998, Direct Line has grown from its start in Silicon Valley to become a leading global technology services company, providing data center design, integration, installation, retrofits, maintenance and managed services to the world's leading technology companies.

Catering to a broad spectrum of technology and client requirements, Direct Line employs over 1200 skilled technicians to deliver over 1000 projects annually across data center markets in the US and APAC.

In July 2024 Direct Line was acquired by CBRE and now operates within its Data Center Solutions business. This new ownership presents an opportunity to support and accelerate DL's key strategies to serve the increasing demands of the industry and our clients.

SUMMARY

Founded in 1998, Direct Line has grown from its start in Silicon Valley to become a leading global technology services company, providing data center design, integration, installation, retrofits, maintenance and managed services to the world's leading technology companies.

Catering to a broad spectrum of technology and client requirements, Direct Line employs over 1200 skilled technicians to deliver over 1000 projects annually across data center markets in the US and APAC.

In July 2024 Direct Line was acquired by CBRE and now operates within its Data Center Solutions business. This new ownership presents an opportunity to support and accelerate DL's key strategies to serve the increasing demands of the industry and our clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• The project manager is accountable for effective project management and delivery of their projects. The PM will work with the extended site team to develop the program schedule and establish key milestones for delivery of the program ensuring all financial targets, schedule targets are met in alignment to the customers goals. The PM will identify and acquire all resources required revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• 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.
• Determine labor requirements and dispatch workers to construction sites.
• 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.
• Direct and supervise team members in the office and on site.
• Study job specifications to determine appropriate construction means and methods.
• Solicit, negotiate, select, contract, and oversee material suppliers, subcontractors who complete specific pieces of the project.
• Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects.
• Prepare and submit budget estimates and progress and cost tracking reports.
• Develop and implement quality control programs
• Take action to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at the construction site.
• Confer with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and designers to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems.
• Investigate damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites, to ensure that proper procedures are being carried out.
• Evaluate construction means and methods to determine cost-effectiveness of plans.
• Manage, cost / budget, and communicate the contract changes process.
• Developing and maintaining the project schedule
• Develop and maintain the project financial plan
• Prepare, maintain, and complete all aspects of the DL Way (project management playbook).
• Completes all weekly and monthly reporting and projections.
• Train and develop project team
• Invoicing client
• Equipment and material purchasing
• The Project Manager reviews all job cost postings for accuracy and completeness, including but not limited to, the preparation of invoices, customer collections and periodic financial reporting to the customer and management.
• The PM will additionally mange all associated aspects of the program including the Safety & Environment program, the quality assurance program and material logistics.
• The Project Manager will recruit, hire, train, manage, supervise, promote, discipline and discharge, if necessary, all project related staff.
• The Project Manager will manage all human resource issues (and escalate as needed) per Company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and partner effectively with internal and external design, construction, network, and facility partners.
• Proactively communicate program status and risks to all stakeholders
• Prepare and take corrective action to address concerns and challenges.
• The Project Manager acts as the Company liaison to the client for the program maintaining a high level of client satisfaction, ensuring a collaborative environment across all parties.
• The project manager is expected to be on the jobsite and be present for active on-site project management responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

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CBRE | DIRECTLINE, a CBRE Data Center Solutions business, is a leading technology infrastructure services provider enabling mission critical data center infrastructure for the world's technology leaders. Catering to a broad spectrum of technology and client requirements, 1200 skilled technicians deliver over 1000 projects annually across data center markets in the US and APAC. DL has proven success in the deployment of next-generation infrastructure technologies across the data center lifecycle; from design & planning, install & build through Day 2 maintenance, technology upgrades & retrofits, including delivering the latest wave of AI / ML platforms.

For more information on how Direct Line can support your technology infrastructure requirements, please visit : www.dl-global.com