Data Center Field Construction Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Long Term Disability

401(k) Kalcon match

PTO 15 days

Holidays 8

License/Certification reimbursement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Job summary

KALCON is seeking a Field Construction Manager (Owner's Representative) for data center construction in Houston, TX. You will coordinate on-site civil, structural, architectural, and MEP activities across a data center campus and manage schedules, budgets, and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities include reviewing GC schedules, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring equipment readiness and turnover.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of commercial/industrial construction or mission-critical project experience
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
• PMP, CCM, or PE license is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead 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 look-ahead plans
• Participate in weekly schedule coordination meetings with GC, subcontractors, commissioning teams, and vendors
• Manage OFCI equipment lifecycle including scheduling, logistics, delivery oversight, inspection, and installation tracking
• Coordinate commissioning schedules and alignment with construction progress and equipment readiness
• Oversee owner-directed vendor schedules (IT, roofing consultant, geotechnical services, inspectors)
• Oversee customer fit-out scheduling and alignment between base-build turnover and tenant infrastructure
• Review and approve change orders, assess cost impact and documentation quality
• Validate monthly pay applications against work in place and contract values
• Provide recommendations for cost avoidance and risk reduction
• Conduct daily site walks for quality and compliance
• Coordinate facility operations activities including MOPs and shutdowns
• Track weekly progress and deliver reporting to owner leadership
• Lead or support weekly OAC meetings and document actions
• Process and manage project documentation including RFIs, submittals, and logs
• Oversee project closeout including financial reconciliation and O&M turnover

Skills

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Education

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

PMP or CCM or PE license (preferred)

Job description

KALCON is seeking a Field Construction Manager (Owner's Representative) for data center construction in Houston, TX. You will coordinate on-site civil, structural, architectural, and MEP activities across a data center campus and manage schedules, budgets, and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities include reviewing GC schedules, coordinating with subcontractors, and ensuring equipment readiness and turnover.