Project Manager (Owner's Representative) - Data Center Construction

About the role

KALCON is seeking an experienced Project Manager with 7-10+ years of experience delivering complex construction projects within the data center, semiconductor, laboratory, or other mission-critical industries. As an Owner's Representative, this individual will oversee all phases of project execution, including schedule, cost, quality, safety, design coordination, permitting, and project closeout while serving as the primary liaison between owners, contractors, consultants, and vendors. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, drive project performance, and successfully deliver large-scale projects from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or Engineering
• 7-10 years of experience working in either design or construction of projects
• Experience in Labs, Semiconductor, Data Center, and/or Critical Facility Construction is necessary
• PMP, CCM, or PE license is a plus
• Proficient use of MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
• History of strong client relations and people management skills
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to identify issues and proactively respond to project challenges
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Schedule

• Review construction manager’s (CM) monthly forecast
• Hold weekly CPM schedule review meetings
• Attend multiple CM/subcontractor detailed planning meetings
• Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment schedule management
• Vendor start-up scheduling
• Commissioning schedule coordination
• Owner/Direct vendor schedule management (IT, Roofing Consultant, Geotech, Third Party Inspectors)
• Customer Fitout – schedule management

Cost

• GMP buyout review and support
• GMP buyout detailed analysis and ownership of recommendations
• Provide VE recommendations with analysis
• Change order review and approval (cost approval and process flow)
• Proactive cost avoidance/reduction ideas
• Monthly pay application review

Field

• QA/QC general oversight
• QA/QC daily review and inspection with CM
• Safety general oversight
• Safety daily review & inspection with CM
• Facility coordination (MOP’s, Notifications)
• Assess weekly progress and provide accurate reporting

Project Management

• Process cost documents (pay apps, change orders, etc.)
• Manage and attend weekly OAC meetings and minutes
• Provide weekly project reporting
• Manage project closeout process (financial, O&M’s, punchlist, Ops, etc.)

Design

• After initial design, manage design coordination efforts
• Coordinate customer fit-out design package integration (non base-build)
• Validate design cost and process changes

Permit/AHJ

• Manage and communicate overall permit process
• AHJ inspection and certificate of occupancy process management

Submission Requirements

At a minimum, the candidate’s professional resume must include:

• List of all Educational Achievements
• List of all Professional Licenses or Certificates
• List of Awards Received
• Detailed Employment History with each company or government agency including:
  • Name & Contact Information of the firm or agency
  • Start Date and End Date (Month & Year)
  • Positions Held
  • List of Projects/Programs Managed including project value, location of assignment, roles and responsibilities, and contribution to each project

Pay

Salary Range: $140,000 USD - $220,000 USD