Data Center Owner's Rep – Project Lead

Ares Technology Consultants, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ares Technology Consultants, LLC is seeking an experienced Owner’s Representative to support the development and delivery of mission-critical data center projects. You will advocate for the owner, coordinating with clients, contractors, engineers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to keep projects safe, on schedule, and within budget.

The role suits a project management professional with data center construction, commissioning, project controls, and stakeholder coordination experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management, construction management, owner’s representation, or a related role.
• Experience supporting mission-critical, data center, commercial construction, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of construction project lifecycles from preconstruction through closeout.
• Experience reviewing project financials, invoices, pay applications, budgets, and change orders.
• Excellent communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Represent the owner’s interests throughout all phases of data center design, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, contractors, consultants, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Lead and facilitate project meetings, providing clear communication and actionable follow-up items.
• Monitor project schedules, milestones, budgets, and overall project performance.
• Review and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, punch lists, and project documentation.
• Coordinate with construction, engineering, and commissioning teams to support successful project execution.
• Review contractor invoices and pay applications to ensure accuracy and alignment with project progress.
• Track project expenditures, budget performance, and cost impacts while helping identify opportunities for improved efficiency.
• Prepare project status reports, executive summaries, and client-facing updates.
• Identify project risks and work collaboratively with stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies.
• Support commissioning activities, turnover processes, and final project closeout requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and project teams to ensure successful project outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Owner’s representation

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & cost control

Excel

MS Office

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Revit

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Job description

Ares Technology Consultants, LLC is seeking an experienced Owner’s Representative to support the development and delivery of mission-critical data center projects. You will advocate for the owner, coordinating with clients, contractors, engineers, vendors, and internal stakeholders to keep projects safe, on schedule, and within budget.

The role suits a project management professional with data center construction, commissioning, project controls, and stakeholder coordination experience.