Managing director - data

CBRE
Philadelphia, PA

Managing Director - Data Centers

Job ID

241600

Posted

07-Oct-2025

Service line

PJM Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Data Centers, Project Management

Location(s)

Atlanta - Georgia - United States of America, Baltimore - Maryland - United States of America, Charlotte - North Carolina - United States of America, Columbus - Ohio - United States of America, Moncks Corner - South Carolina - United States of America, New York City - New York - United States of America, Orlando - Florida - United States of America, Philadelphia - Pennsylvania - United States of America, Richmond - Virginia - United States of America, Tampa - Florida - United States of America, Washington, D.C. - District of Columbia - United States of America

About the Role:

As a CBRE Managing Director, you'll be responsible for department-related management services within multiple geographic markets, programs, or client accounts to achieve the company's strategic business objectives.

This role is onsite in Moncks Corner, SC.

This job is part of the Project Management function. They are responsible for the management of projects from initiation through completion.

What You'll Do:

  • Provide formal supervision to employees. Monitor the training and development of staff. Conduct performance evaluations and coaching. Oversee the recruiting and hiring of new employees.

  • Coordinate and manage the team's daily activities. Establish work schedules, assign tasks, and cross-train staff. Set and track staff and department deadlines. Mentor and coach as needed.

  • Direct all phases of the process for large and high-profile clients including procurement, contracting, planning, tracking, and execution.

  • Ensure that contract procurement, negotiation, execution, administration, and closeouts are accurate, timely, and compliant.

  • Develop new business growth and maintain existing business relationships.

  • Maintain full responsibility for the financial performance of market, program, and client accounts.

  • Identify complex project risks, lead reviews, and develop risk mitigation and backup plans.

  • Apply deep knowledge of multiple disciplines, broad industry knowledge, and commercial awareness. Drive financial and functional performance within disciplines and across business.

  • Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE values. Negotiate with senior management, customers, and external parties of divergent interests to reach an agreement of strategic importance while being guided by the business segment and the organization's functional strategy.

  • Conceptualize new methods, techniques, processes, and standards across job disciplines or functions.

  • Direct the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems by applying advanced critical thinking.

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's Degree preferred with 12-15 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered. LEED AP, PMP, and/or CCM designation(s) preferred.

  • In-depth knowledge of financial terms and principles and the ability to analyze the most complex business/financial data and develop innovative solutions.

  • Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training, development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, and rewarding performance and retention is preferred.

  • Ability to exchange sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations and handle problems.

  • Leadership skills to motivate the team to achieve broad operational targets with impacts on own job discipline, multiple job disciplines, and department.

  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

  • Expert organizational skills with an unrivaled inquisitive mindset.

Disclaimer:

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner &Townsend was 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 Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.

Turner & Townsend carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $225,000 annually and the maximum salary for this position is $250,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on Turner & Townsend's applicable benefit program. This role will provide the following benefits: 401(K), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, and Vision insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

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