Sr. Construction Manager (Owner's Representative) - Data Center Construction

KALCON; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with 4% KalCON

15 days paid time off

8 paid national holidays

License/certification reimbursements

Job summary

KALCON is seeking a Construction Manager to coordinate, manage, and report on construction activities for mission-critical facilities in Abernathy, TX. This role requires strong project controls, schedule oversight, financial tracking, and cross-stakeholder coordination across multiple teams.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of commercial/industrial experience, a relevant degree, and active communication and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5–10 years of commercial/industrial construction or mission-critical project experience.
• Strong proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Professional licenses (PMP, CCM, or PE) are a plus.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to proactively identify issues and drive solutions across functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site construction oversight for civil, structural, architectural, and MEP activities.
• Review and validate the GC's full construction schedule and monthly forecasts.
• Lead weekly schedule coordination meetings with GC, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Manage OFCI equipment lifecycle including scheduling and installation tracking.
• Coordinate commissioning schedules and equipment readiness with progress.
• Oversee owner-directed vendor schedules and coordination with AHJ.
• Support tenant fit-out scheduling and base-build turnover alignment.
• Assist GMP buyout review with cost analysis and ownership recommendations.
• Review value-engineering proposals to maintain performance and reliability.
• Review and approve change orders with cost impact and documentation quality.
• Validate monthly pay applications against work in place and contract values.
• Provide cost avoidance and risk reduction recommendations.
• Conduct daily site walks for quality and compliance with specs.
• Coordinate facility operations activities including MOPs and shutdowns.
• Track weekly progress and deliver forecasting and risk analysis to leadership.
• Lead or support weekly OAC meetings and maintain documentation.
• Process project docs: changes, pay apps, RFIs, submittals, and logs.
• Closeout projects with financial reconciliation and O&M turnover.
• Coordinate post-design construction administration and design clarifications.
• Evaluate design changes for cost and constructability impact.
• Manage permitting with AHJs and CO certification processes.
• Maintain transparent communication with senior management and teams.
• Utilize PM tools to support documentation, tracking, and reporting.

Skills

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

PMP/CCM/PE license (plus)

Job description

Seeking a Construction Manager to coordinate, manage, and report on construction activities for mission‑critical facilities - Abernathy, TX.

The Construction Manager is responsible for coordinating, managing, and reporting on construction activities for mission‑critical facilities. This individual provides consistent project controls, schedule oversight, financial tracking, and technical coordination across multiple stakeholders. This is a role requiring strong communication, tech‑savviness, and reporting skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 5-10 years of commercial/industrial construction or mission critical project experience (Data Center, Semiconductor, Labs, or similar)‑critical project experience (Data Center, Semiconductor, Labs, or similar)
• Strong proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
• PMP, CCM, or PE license is a plus
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Ability to proactively identify issues and drive solutions across multiple stakeholders & teams‑functional teams

Tasks And Responsibilities

• Lead daily on‑site construction oversight for civil, structural, architectural, and MEP activities across multiple buildings on a data center campus
• Review and validate the GC's full construction schedule, including monthly forecasts, CPM updates, and detailed look‑ahead plans.
• Participate in and/or lead weekly schedule coordination meetings with the GC, subcontractors, commissioning teams, and direct vendors.
• Manage OFCI equipment lifecycle including scheduling, logistics planning, delivery oversight, inspection, and installation tracking.
• Coordinate commissioning schedules and ensure alignment with construction progress and equipment readiness.
• Manage owner‑directed vendor schedules (IT, roofing consultant, geotechnical services, third‑party inspectors, etc.).
• Oversee customer fit‑out scheduling and ensure alignment between base‑build turnover and tenant infrastructure requirements.
• Support GMP buyout review, including scope validation, cost analysis, and recommendations to ownership.
• Review and analyze value‑engineering proposals to maintain performance and reliability of mission‑critical systems.
• Review and approve change orders, assessing cost impact, scope accuracy, and documentation quality.
• Validate monthly pay applications against work in place, contract values, and schedule progress.
• Provide proactive recommendations for cost avoidance and risk reduction throughout construction.
• Conduct daily site walks, verifying quality, installation accuracy, workmanship, and compliance with specifications.
• Coordinate facility operations activities including MOPs, utility shutdowns, notifications, and operational impacts.
• Track weekly progress and deliver accurate reporting to owner leadership, including forecasting and risk analysis.
• Manage OFCI equipment receiving, verification, and handoff for installation readiness.
• Lead or support weekly OAC meetings, track action items, and maintain accurate meeting documentation.
• Process and manage project documentation including change orders, pay applications, RFIs, submittals, and logs.
• Oversee project closeout including financial reconciliation, punchlist management, O&M turnover, training, and handoff to operations.
• Coordinate post‑design construction administration, including design clarifications, updates, and integration of customer fit‑out packages.
• Evaluate design changes for cost, schedule, constructability, and operational impact.
• Manage overall permitting efforts, coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ), and oversee inspection and certificate‑of‑occupancy processes.
• Maintain consistent communication with senior management, contractor leadership, vendors, and operations teams to ensure transparency and timely issue resolution.
• Utilize modern project management tools and technology to support documentation, tracking, field coordination, and reporting.

Benefits Offered

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% KALCON match when an employee contributes at least 5%
• 15 days of paid time off
• 8 paid national holidays
• Reimbursement for professional licenses and certifications

Submission Requirements

• List of all Educational Achievements
• List of all Professional Licenses or Certificates
• List of Awards Received
• Detailed Employment History with each company
• Name 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

At KALCON we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where every individual is respected and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicant and employees will receive consideration for employment as we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes to the success of our company and the innovation behind the exceptional projects we deliver. We encourage and support applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team and thrive. Our hiring and employment practices are guided by principles of fairness, equality, and opportunity for all.

Salary Range: $150,000 USD - $225,000 USD