Construction Project Manager/Owner's Rep - Data Centers

Position Overview

Location: Dallas, TX
Department: Data Centers
Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid (In-office/Travel)
Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Construction Manager to join our owner-side development team in Dallas, Texas. In this role, you will be working with our Data Centers platform, working under the Director, Construction Management and reporting directly to the Executive Director, Vertical Development & Delivery. You will help manage the delivery of ground-up, utility-scale data center developments across the United States, managing all phases from pre-construction through substantial completion and turnover. The ideal candidate brings a foundation in electrical or mechanical engineering, paired with hands-on experience managing mission critical or data center construction — ideally from the owner's perspective. You are process-driven, technically sharp, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where schedule, quality, and budget are paramount. This hybrid office role will require travel to project sites, industry conferences, off-site meetings, and project hearings up to 50% of the time.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Oversight & Delivery - Manage ground-up data center construction projects from design development through commissioning and handover, maintaining accountability for schedule, budget, and quality outcomes.
• Serve as the primary owner's representative on-site and in project meetings, interfacing with general contractors, MEP contractors, commissioning agents, AHJs, and utility providers.
• Review and validate project schedules (P6/MS Project), identify critical path risks, and drive schedule recovery actions with GC and subcontractor teams.
• Oversee all construction activities to ensure alignment with owner's project requirements (OPRs), design intent, and applicable codes and standards.
• Technical & Engineering Coordination - Lead technical review of MEP, structural, and civil submittals and RFIs, providing input on constructability, quality, and conformance with specifications.
• Cook with closely with design engineers (EOR) and specialty consultants on electrical systems (medium voltage distribution, switchgear, UPS, generators, PDUs) and mechanical systems (chilled water, cooling towers, CRAHs, precision air).
• Support commissioning activities (Cx, ICT, and IST) by coordinating owner-side participation, reviewing test plans, and tracking deficiency resolution.
• Evaluate and provide recommendations on change order requests; negotiate scope, cost, and schedule impacts in partnership with the project controls team.

Pre-Construction & Planning

• Participate in design development, design review, and value engineering sessions during pre-construction to influence design for constructability and cost efficiency.
• Support the procurement and award of GC and major subcontracts; review bid packages, evaluate contractor proposals, and assist in scope leveling.
• Cook closely with design engineers (EOR) and specialty consultants on electrical systems (medium voltage distribution, switchgear, UPS, generators, PDUs) and mechanical systems (chilled water, cooling towers, CRAHs, precision air).
• Cook with early-release and long-lead equipment procurement (switchgear, transformers, generators, chillers, cooling towers) in alignment with project schedule.

Financial & Contract Management

• Monitor and report project cost performance against approved budgets; maintain accurate cost-to-complete forecasts and report variances to leadership.
• Review and approve contractor pay applications, ensuring work-in-place verification and lien waiver compliance.
• Manage owner-direct vendor contracts and purchase orders for testing, inspection, commissioning, and other direct costs.

Qualifications & Experience

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction management or closely related technical discipline. Significant working experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.
• Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in construction management or preconstruction, with focus on data center and/or mission critical facility projects (hyperscale, colocation, enterprise, or edge).
• Deep technical knowledge of mission critical MEP systems, including medium voltage electrical distribution, diesel generation, UPS systems, or chilled water/cooling infrastructure.
• Familiarity with BICSI, TIA-942, NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 110, and applicable IBC/IFC standards for data center construction.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and/or multiple active construction sites across different geographies.
• Strong proficiency with project management platforms (Procore, e-Builder, or equivalent).
• Willingness and ability to travel to project sites across the United States.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) designation.
• Familiarity critical facility commissioning frameworks (ASHRAE Guideline 0, NEBB).
• Prior experience working directly for a real estate developer, REIT, or institutional owner on ground-up development projects.

Benefits

• Competitive base plus bonus, and the unique ability to invest in the Provident Employee Fund or participate in Provident’s Employee Profit Sharing program.
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• 529 College Savings Plan
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Maternity/Paternity Leave

About the Role

The ideal candidate brings a foundation in electrical or mechanical engineering, paired with hands-on experience managing mission critical or data center construction — ideally from the owner's perspective. You are process-driven, technically sharp, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment where schedule, quality, and budget are paramount.

Skills

• Process-driven
• Technically sharp
• Fast-paced, high-stakes environment
• Owner-side or owner's representative experience
• GC or construction management at-risk experience
• Deep technical knowledge of mission critical MEP systems
• Familiarity with BICSI, TIA-942, NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 110, and applicable IBC/IFC standards for data center construction
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and/or multiple active construction sites across different geographies
• Strong proficiency with project management platforms (Procore, e-Builder, or equivalent)

Benefits

• Competitive base plus bonus
• Employee Fund or Employee Profit Sharing program
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• College Savings Plan
• PTO
• Holidays
• Maternity/Paternity Leave