Mission-Critical Data Center Construction Lead

KALCON

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 225,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with 4% match

Paid time off

8 paid holidays

License reimbursements

Job summary

KALCON seeks a Construction Manager in Houston, TX to coordinate, manage, and report on mission-critical construction activities. You will provide project controls, schedule oversight, financial tracking, and cross‑stakeholder coordination for multiple facilities.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's in CM or related field, 5–10 years in data centers or similar, strong MS Office and PM skills; PMP/CCM/PE is a plus. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits included.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus 5–10 years in commercial/industrial construction or mission-critical projects.
Proficient 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 and teams.

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 AHJ, and oversee inspection and CO processes.
Maintain consistent communication with senior management, contractor leadership, vendors, and operations teams.