The Role
Lead delivery of mechanical, electrical, fabric or construction projects for a single client from tender through handover. Manage contracts, QHSE compliance, financial plans, budgets, risk, suppliers and project teams. Develop bids, pipeline opportunities, client and supply partner relationships, and report monthly on project performance.
Summary Generated by Built In
CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE operates through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage servicing, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); and Real Estate Investments (investment management, development).
We are recruiting a Project Manager to join our specialist Data Centre Solutions team, located in Norway - Hamar, reporting to the Oscar Fristedt Business Unit Head of Projects for Nordics.
Job Purpose
To lead delivery of mechanical, electrical, fabric or construction projects varying in value, following the project management process from cradle to grave (meeting with the customer, developing a scope of works, putting together a tender and delivering the projects on site through to handover).
This role will involve one client. The role is managed on site together with operations.
Tasks
Role Summary:
The purpose of the role is to:
* Deliver projects from start to end.
* Ensure projects are secured and delivered on time and within the financial requirements and margins as specified by the business.
* Ensure that all projects adhere and are managed to commercial agreements / contracts. They must comply with statutory regulations, are QHSE compliant and meet technical industry standards.
General Activities:
* Ensure the safe delivery of projects through the management of risk and competence.
* Provide leadership in identifying and specifying project opportunities.
* Deliver contractual commitments on secured projects.
* Ensure projects are delivered on all maintenance contracts.
* Complete projects on time and on budget and to the satisfaction of all parties.
* Identify, reduce and manage all risks (technical, statutory, health and safety, commercial or otherwise) associated with each and every project.
* Maximise profit through cost reductions and better buying of subcontractor services.
* Identify and win project through effective relationships.
* Deliver supportive business communication through advice, review, leadership and direct contribution to management team meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, publicity, monthly and ad-hoc reporting and other applications as appropriate.
* Promote and maintain the core values of CBRE.
Business Development:
* Plan and develop long term opportunities by creating a pipeline of opportunities.
* Develop and manage all bids, tenders and proposals.
* Seek out opportunities to generate projects through innovation and different technologies.
Building Relationships:
* Develop effective relationships with current and potential customers through demonstrating our capability in project delivery solutions.
* Build strong relationships with supply partners through which we can bring innovation to our customers.
* Ensure effective solutions which meet quality expectations can be delivered to our customers.
* Work with operational managers to ensure the collaborative development of the projects business with effective team working and support of colleagues.
Compliance:
* Make certain that their team comply with project management policies and procedures.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety policy across all activities. Regularly audit and review performance.
* Engage with supply partners in a manner that ensures all risk is appropriately apportioned.
Financial management:
* Development of project financial plans.
* Financial responsibility for the delivery of the annual projects plan.
* Produce monthly and ad hoc financial reports for the Head of Projects.
* Leverage margins on projects by working with subcontractors and suppliers to reduce project costs.
* Ensure positive cash flow.
* Chair monthly project reviews with BULs, PM’s, Project Support, Finance Manager, Procurement Manager, Health & Safety Manager and Commercial Manager.
People Management:
* All training is carried out on time.
Requirements
Experience Required:
Skills:
* Commercial awareness
* Financial acumen
* Influencing, selling and negotiation skills
* Understand commercial and financial metrics
* Internal customer management
* Networking skills
Knowledge:
* Knowledge of the construction market
* Project management methodology
* Broad understanding of construction Health and Safety law and legislation
* Understanding of general financial terminology.
Experience:
* Proven project management experience in either an M&E, FM, construction or critical environment
* Experience of developing new project opportunities
* Experience of creating, presenting and managing on bids, tenders and proposals.
Qualifications:
* Recognised technical qualification in either a construction, mechanical or electrical discipline.
* Business standard of written and verbal literacy as well as above average numeracy skills
* Recognised qualification in project management
* English - writing and speaking. Norwegian is bonus
* Driver license
Aptitude:
* Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
* An excellent relationship builder
* Ability to inspire confidence
* Challenge status quo
* High degree of integrity
* Highly motivated and self-aware
* Highly organised with attention to detail
* Ability to network
* Results focused
* Innovative
* Handle high levels of information from a wide range of sources
Benefits
We offer
CBRE puts diversity and equality high on the agenda, and therefore reflects a working environment where there should be room for everyone, as well as various forums where you can participate. The work culture is characterized by dynamic, varied and busy everyday life, where cooperation, communication and a high degree of service are crucial to be able to deliver to our clients. We have salaries that are in line with qualifications and experience, good pension and insurance schemes, including health insurance. Necessary support, training and guidance will be provided and you will become part of a professionally good and varied working environment.
As part of our recruitment process, we conduct limited, role relevant pre employment checks. These may include verification of identity, employment history, and (where legally permitted and necessary for the role) right to work and sanctions screening. All checks are carried out in accordance with Norwegian data protection laws (GDPR and the Personal Data Act).
We would like to make our applicants aware that at some point before or after employment, you may be asked for a background check or a Police Certificate of Conduct in connection with work in Data Center. This is in accordance with the Electronic Communications Act §3-9
We are recruiting a Project Manager to join our specialist Data Centre Solutions team, located in Norway - Hamar, reporting to the Oscar Fristedt Business Unit Head of Projects for Nordics.
Job Purpose
To lead delivery of mechanical, electrical, fabric or construction projects varying in value, following the project management process from cradle to grave (meeting with the customer, developing a scope of works, putting together a tender and delivering the projects on site through to handover).
This role will involve one client. The role is managed on site together with operations.
Tasks
Role Summary:
The purpose of the role is to:
* Deliver projects from start to end.
* Ensure projects are secured and delivered on time and within the financial requirements and margins as specified by the business.
* Ensure that all projects adhere and are managed to commercial agreements / contracts. They must comply with statutory regulations, are QHSE compliant and meet technical industry standards.
General Activities:
* Ensure the safe delivery of projects through the management of risk and competence.
* Provide leadership in identifying and specifying project opportunities.
* Deliver contractual commitments on secured projects.
* Ensure projects are delivered on all maintenance contracts.
* Complete projects on time and on budget and to the satisfaction of all parties.
* Identify, reduce and manage all risks (technical, statutory, health and safety, commercial or otherwise) associated with each and every project.
* Maximise profit through cost reductions and better buying of subcontractor services.
* Identify and win project through effective relationships.
* Deliver supportive business communication through advice, review, leadership and direct contribution to management team meetings, briefings, consultation forums, correspondence, publicity, monthly and ad-hoc reporting and other applications as appropriate.
* Promote and maintain the core values of CBRE.
Business Development:
* Plan and develop long term opportunities by creating a pipeline of opportunities.
* Develop and manage all bids, tenders and proposals.
* Seek out opportunities to generate projects through innovation and different technologies.
Building Relationships:
* Develop effective relationships with current and potential customers through demonstrating our capability in project delivery solutions.
* Build strong relationships with supply partners through which we can bring innovation to our customers.
* Ensure effective solutions which meet quality expectations can be delivered to our customers.
* Work with operational managers to ensure the collaborative development of the projects business with effective team working and support of colleagues.
Compliance:
* Make certain that their team comply with project management policies and procedures.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety policy across all activities. Regularly audit and review performance.
* Engage with supply partners in a manner that ensures all risk is appropriately apportioned.
Financial management:
* Development of project financial plans.
* Financial responsibility for the delivery of the annual projects plan.
* Produce monthly and ad hoc financial reports for the Head of Projects.
* Leverage margins on projects by working with subcontractors and suppliers to reduce project costs.
* Ensure positive cash flow.
* Chair monthly project reviews with BULs, PM’s, Project Support, Finance Manager, Procurement Manager, Health & Safety Manager and Commercial Manager.
People Management:
* All training is carried out on time.
Requirements
Experience Required:
Skills:
* Commercial awareness
* Financial acumen
* Influencing, selling and negotiation skills
* Understand commercial and financial metrics
* Internal customer management
* Networking skills
Knowledge:
* Knowledge of the construction market
* Project management methodology
* Broad understanding of construction Health and Safety law and legislation
* Understanding of general financial terminology.
Experience:
* Proven project management experience in either an M&E, FM, construction or critical environment
* Experience of developing new project opportunities
* Experience of creating, presenting and managing on bids, tenders and proposals.
Qualifications:
* Recognised technical qualification in either a construction, mechanical or electrical discipline.
* Business standard of written and verbal literacy as well as above average numeracy skills
* Recognised qualification in project management
* English - writing and speaking. Norwegian is bonus
* Driver license
Aptitude:
* Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills
* An excellent relationship builder
* Ability to inspire confidence
* Challenge status quo
* High degree of integrity
* Highly motivated and self-aware
* Highly organised with attention to detail
* Ability to network
* Results focused
* Innovative
* Handle high levels of information from a wide range of sources
Benefits
We offer
CBRE puts diversity and equality high on the agenda, and therefore reflects a working environment where there should be room for everyone, as well as various forums where you can participate. The work culture is characterized by dynamic, varied and busy everyday life, where cooperation, communication and a high degree of service are crucial to be able to deliver to our clients. We have salaries that are in line with qualifications and experience, good pension and insurance schemes, including health insurance. Necessary support, training and guidance will be provided and you will become part of a professionally good and varied working environment.
As part of our recruitment process, we conduct limited, role relevant pre employment checks. These may include verification of identity, employment history, and (where legally permitted and necessary for the role) right to work and sanctions screening. All checks are carried out in accordance with Norwegian data protection laws (GDPR and the Personal Data Act).
We would like to make our applicants aware that at some point before or after employment, you may be asked for a background check or a Police Certificate of Conduct in connection with work in Data Center. This is in accordance with the Electronic Communications Act §3-9
Skills Required
- Proven project management experience in M&E, FM, construction or critical environments
- Recognised technical qualification in construction, mechanical or electrical discipline
- Recognised qualification in project management
- Experience creating, presenting and managing bids, tenders and proposals
- Experience developing new project opportunities and pipeline management
- Knowledge of construction market and project management methodology
- Broad understanding of construction Health and Safety law and legislation (QHSE)
- Commercial awareness and financial acumen, including understanding commercial and financial metrics
- Influencing, selling and negotiation skills; internal customer management and networking skills
- Business standard written and verbal literacy and above average numeracy
- English language proficiency (writing and speaking)
- Norwegian language skills
- Driver license
CBRE Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about CBRE and has not been reviewed or approved by CBRE.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off provisions include 15–30 days of PTO with rollover and 11 paid company holidays, with an unlimited PTO program for certain highly compensated roles. This breadth supports work‑life balance across tenure levels.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) employer match and tax‑advantaged accounts such as HSAs and FSAs that strengthen long‑term financial security. These features enhance the overall total rewards package.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefit breadth spans medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life and disability, HSAs/FSAs, an EAP, adoption assistance, commuter benefits, and employee discounts, with regional enhancements like UK private healthcare and Australia parental/superannuation support. The range allows tailoring to different life stages and locations.
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What We Do
We are the global leader in commercial real estate services and investments. With services, insights and data that span every dimension of the industry, we create solutions for clients of every size, in every sector and across every geography. We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values — respect, integrity, service, and excellence — and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and skillsets of our people. Help lead the technological transformation of commercial real estate while benefiting from the resources and support of a global Fortune 150 with endless opportunities for multidimensional growth. Discover more at https://www.cbre.com/careers/digital-and-technology-careers
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