Data Center Project Director | Owner's Representative

KALCON; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Sur place; USD 225 000 - 275 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

401(k) with 4% match

Résumé du poste

KALCON is seeking an experienced Project Director (Owners Representative) in Philadelphia, PA for planning, design, construction, commissioning, and turnover of hyperscale data center campuses. You will lead multi-project execution, manage clients and stakeholders, and drive program governance, schedule adherence, and cost control.

This role requires 15+ years of large-scale construction leadership, strong communication, and a track record of delivering programs over $500M in value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Responsabilités

• Serve as the senior Owner's Representative for all assigned data center construction projects and campus development programs.
• Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout activities.
• Direct and oversee Project Managers, Project Engineers, consultants, contractors, and third-party vendors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Act as the primary liaison between client leadership, project stakeholders, design teams, construction managers, and operational personnel.
• Establish and maintain program governance, reporting structures, and communication protocols.
• Ensure project objectives are achieved related to scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety, and operational readiness.
• Lead executive-level project meetings, steering committee reviews, and client presentations.
• Evaluate project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impacts to cost, schedule, and operations.
• Provide leadership in resolving complex project issues, disputes, and escalated matters.
• Oversee program-wide scheduling activities, including milestone management, critical path analysis, and recovery planning.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as necessary to maintain project objectives.
• Lead project budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost management efforts across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Review and approve major contracts, change orders, budget modifications, and funding requests.
• Drive value engineering initiatives and identify opportunities for cost optimization without compromising quality or operational requirements.
• Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with contract documents, project standards, and client expectations.
• Oversee quality assurance, quality control, and safety programs to support successful project execution.
• Manage contractor and consultant performance through regular evaluations and accountability measures.
• Direct design management activities to ensure alignment between owner requirements, operational needs, and construction execution.
• Coordinate integration of owner-furnished equipment, technology infrastructure, and customer fit-out requirements.
• Lead commissioning, start-up, and turnover activities to ensure facilities are fully operational and ready for occupancy.
• Oversee project closeout processes, including financial reconciliation, punch list completion, turnover documentation, and warranty management.
• Manage relationships with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), utility providers, and regulatory agencies to support permitting and occupancy requirements.
• Develop and maintain strategic client relationships while identifying opportunities for future business growth.
• Mentor and develop project management staff while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Promote and uphold company values, safety standards, and operational excellence across all project activities.

Connaissances

Executive leadership

Owner's Representation

Project controls

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture

Outils

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Procore

Description du poste

KALCON is seeking an experienced Project Director (Owners Representative) in Philadelphia, PA for planning, design, construction, commissioning, and turnover of hyperscale data center campuses. You will lead multi-project execution, manage clients and stakeholders, and drive program governance, schedule adherence, and cost control.

This role requires 15+ years of large-scale construction leadership, strong communication, and a track record of delivering programs over $500M in value.