About the Role:

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 Japan, with opportunities to work on projects in other countries as well.

As a (Senior) 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 APAC 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 and office projects. 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!

What You’ll Do:

• Understand Japanese equipment standards (electrical equipment standards, building equipment standards) and align them with CBRE global standards.
• What You’ll Need:

Skills

• Exceptional ability to communicate clearly and present confidently in native Japanese, along with strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated negotiation skills, with a solid understanding of commercial and financial metrics.
• Proven experience in managing both internal and external customer relationships effectively.
• Proficient in IT applications, including MS Office, MS Teams, and MS Project.
• Fully competent in project management methodologies, with a comprehensive understanding of construction health and safety laws and regulations.

Experience and desirable expertise

• A minimum of 5 years of proven project management experience in M&E, FM, construction, engineering, or critical environments, with demonstrable evidence of successfully leading and managing project teams.
• Possession of formal project management qualifications (or similar).
• A solid understanding of the Japanese supplier, contractor, and consulting markets relevant to the field.
• A strong desire to advance within CBRE and the ability to pass background security checks.

Qualifications:

• Recognized technical qualifications in construction, M&E, or a related field.
  • A Japanese Certified Construction Management Engineer License in:
• Electrical 1級 電気工事施工管理技士/監理技術者 (OR)
• Mechanical 1級 機械施工管理技士 / 監理技術者 (OR)
• Telecommunication 1級 電気通信施工管理技士 / 監理技術者 (OR)
• Building Architecture　1級 建築施工管理技士 / 監理技術者
• Proficient in written and verbal communication, with strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• A recognized qualification in project management is desirable