About the Role:

The Data Center Owner Furnished Equipment Supply Chain & Logistics Manager leads all aspects of Data Center construction project equipment delivery. Must possess and demonstrate ability to oversee vendor compliance to construction agreements, while also having the ability to manage the overall project budget & schedule for Hyperscale Data Centers. Strong knowledge of MEP construction management with a solid track record of managing capital projects.

This requires onsite support in Cedar Rapids, IA

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure tracking of all key project documents, including submittals, RFI’s, change orders, invoices and payments, lien releases, etc is being enforced related to Owner Furnished Equipment
• Coordination and management of all Owner-direct vendors working with supply chain and consultants
• Periodic confirmation of safe construction practices by GC and vendors
• Initiate close out process prior to project completion, typically two to three months in advance with Document Control team, setting timelines and responsibilities
• Establish close out documentation requirements. Ensure receipt of all close out documents until completion, including warranties, as-builds, O&M manuals, etc.
• Ensure punch list, completion and final completion process through onsite Construction management team
• Negotiate, resolve and close out any outstanding change orders, quality issues or disputes
• Lead, coordinate, and manage all aspects of the owner-furnished equipment lifecycle (electrical, mechanical, and IT infrastructure) for mission-critical data center projects.
• Serve as the primary liaison between general contractors, clients, and internal/external vendor teams to drive project alignment and successful outcomes.
• Oversee supplier and vendor qualification, purchase orders, and ensure full compliance with procurement standards and project requirements.
• Supervise submittals, O&M manual compilation, as-built documentation, and all essential project records; support the closeout process.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor all logistics operations, including inbound/outbound deliveries, inventory tracking, freight management, and material flow from suppliers to data center sites.
• Ensure on-schedule delivery of all critical equipment by proactively managing transportation, shipment tracking, and resolving any supply chain or delivery bottlenecks.
• Use Google Looker and Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive) for dashboard development, inventory and logistics analytics, and real-time equipment/delivery reporting.
• Integrate AI and enterprise applications for process improvement, supply chain analytics, and logistics optimization.
• Work collaboratively across departments, applying best practices in information systems, project management, analytics, networking, security, and IT infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal employmentand project regulations.

What You’ll Need:

• 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.
• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university and a minimum of 5 to 7 years of related project or 10 plus years related experience without a degree.
• Technical Project Management, Mission Critical, or Industrial facilities project management
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to operate standard office suite of applications, have some knowledge of BIM or ACC and P6 and assist in cost and issue management.
• Hyperscale Data Center experience preferred

Disclaimer:

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend will be consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with CBRE Project Management, you will subsequently transfer to the newly formed entity that encompasses both organizations.