Construction Cost Controls Specialist – Data Center Owners Rep

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading data center solutions firm in Frisco, TX, is seeking a Construction Cost Controls Specialist. In this role, you'll oversee project controls for critical facilities construction, ensuring adherence to standards while managing stakeholder partnerships. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience, strong project management skills, and is proficient in MS Project, Oracle, and Excel. Benefits include a competitive salary, medical insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing project controls on data center construction projects.
• Previous experience with AIA billings and forms.
• Strong administrative skills with various software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain liaison with contractors and vendors.
• Evaluate and incorporate lessons learned from projects.
• Regularly update management with reports.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Leadership abilities

Education

BA/BS/Associates Degree/Relevant Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

PMI-Scheduling Professional (SP)

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Oracle Primavera P6

Salesforce

Google G-Suite

Job description

Construction Cost Controls Specialist – Data Center Owners Rep – Frisco, TX

This opportunity is with a leading provider of mission-critical data center solutions as an Owner’s Rep for Design / Build Oversight of a DC Colocation / Hyperscale Project. This firm provides a complete life cycle of solutions that are custom-fit to the requirements of their client’s mission-critical facilities. This opportunity provides a career‑growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits. They oversee builds of mission‑critical facilities for data center facilities nationwide for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain liaison with contractors and vendors to assist with managing day‑to‑day activities impacting the delivery of critical facilities construction projects
• Maintain a commitment to organized and accurate documentation
• Partner with key stakeholders by gaining feedback from clients, attending meetings, and submitting reports
• Make data‑driven decisions regarding Project Controls performance by collecting and analyzing relevant statistics; streamline and communicate project controls processes
• Evaluate and incorporate lessons learned from all sites to enhance current and future data center construction successes
• Train management staff on project control procedures and ensure compliance with requirements
• Supervise, lead, and mentor team members on the project controls team
• Regularly update upper management with reports on Project Controls activities
• Analyze planning efforts for manpower and project integration timelines on customer sites
• Drive uniform Company Standards for Project Delivery across all projects
• Analyze financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income/expenses) to protect the company’s interests while maintaining good client relationships

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing project controls on data center/critical facilities construction projects as an owner or general contractor on large commercial projects
• BA/BS/Associates Degree/Relevant Certifications (Project Management, Construction Management, Business, Engineering) a plus but not required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI‑Scheduling Professional (SP) a plus
• Previous experience with AIA billings and forms
• Effective communicator via email, phone, and in‑person
• Ability to work independently; self‑starter, self‑motivated, attention to detail, taskmaster, problem solver, and effective with time management
• Ability to request support and modify deadlines when necessary; meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed
• Strong administrative skills
• Proficient in MS Project, Excel, Teams, Oracle Primavera P6, Salesforce, Google G‑Suite, and ConEst a plus.
• Strong math skills.
• Client‑facing skills and leadership abilities
• Military experience or veterans with electrical/mechanical experience a huge plus (e.g., Navy nukes, Seabees, Army power generation, Air Force power production, generator techs, maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.)

Benefits

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan

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