Construction Cost Controls Manager – Data Center Owners Rep

Peter Kazella and Associates, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and benefits

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A leading provider of data center solutions is looking for an Owner’s Rep – Construction Cost Controls Manager in Dallas, TX. The role involves overseeing project teams in critical facility construction. Candidates should have over 5 years in project controls, strong communication skills, and proficiency in construction management tools. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects with a competitive benefits package. Apply directly via the provided link or forward your resume for consideration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing project controls on data center/critical facilities construction projects.
• PMP or PMI-Scheduling Professional certification is a plus.
• Strong math and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project teams responsible for cost control and forecasting.
• Maintain liaison with contractors and manage daily activities.
• Train management staff on project control procedures.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

BA/BS/Associates Degree/Relevant Certifications

Tools

MS Project

Oracle Primavera P6

Salesforce

Google G-Suite

Job description

Owner’s Rep – Construction Cost Controls Manager – Dallas, TX

This opportunity is with a leading provider of mission‑critical data center solutions as an Owner’s Rep for Design / Build Oversight of a DC Colocation / Hyperscale Project. This firm provides a complete life cycle of solutions that are custom‑fit to the requirements of their client’s mission‑critical facilities. This opportunity provides a career‑growth minded role with exciting projects with leading‑edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits. They oversee builds of mission‑critical facilities for data center facilities nationwide for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies.

We are looking for a Cost Controls Project Manager to support critical facility construction projects. The Cost Manager will be responsible for overseeing project teams responsible for cost control, forecasting, change management, scheduling, reporting, and earned value management for various data center construction projects. The candidate will own the Project Controls Scope of multiple new Data Center construction sites. They will lead action‑oriented weekly and monthly meetings with team members while maintaining open communication across projects with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain liaison with contractors and vendors to manage day‑to‑day activities impacting the delivery of critical facilities construction projects
• Maintain a commitment to organized and accurate documentation
• Partner with key stakeholders by gaining feedback from clients, attending meetings, and submitting reports
• Make data‑driven decisions regarding Project Controls performance by collecting and analyzing relevant statistics; streamline and communicate project controls processes
• Evaluate and incorporate lessons learned from all sites to enhance current and future data center construction successes
• Train management staff on project control procedures and ensure compliance with requirements
• Supervise, lead, and mentor team members on the project controls team
• Regularly update upper management with reports on Project Controls activities
• Analyze planning efforts for manpower and project integration timelines on customer sites
• Drive uniform Company Standards for Project Delivery across all projects
• Analyze financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income/expenses) to protect the company’s interests while maintaining good client relationships

Qualifications:

• 5+ years managing project controls on data center/critical facilities construction projects as an owner or general contractor on large commercial projects
• BA/BS/Associates Degree/Relevant Certifications (Project Management, Construction Management, Business, Engineering) a plus but not required
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI‑Scheduling Professional (SP) a plus
• Previous experience with AIA billings and forms
• Effective communicator via email, phone, and in‑person
• Ability to work independently; self‑starter, self‑motivated, attention to detail, taskmaster, problem solver, and effective with time management
• Ability to request support and modify deadlines when necessary; meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed
• Strong administrative skills
• Proficient in MS Project, Excel, Teams, Oracle Primavera P6, Salesforce, Google G‑Suite, and ConEst a plus.
• Strong math skills.
• Client‑facing skills and leadership abilities
• Military experience or veterans with electrical/mechanical experience a huge plus (e.g., Navy nukes, Seabees, Army power generation, Air Force power production, generator techs, maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.)

Submittal Instructions:

Please apply directly by clicking the link below, alternatively you can forward your resume directly to [e-mail]

After applying, if you have further questions, you may call 973‑895‑5200 and ask for Iggy. You can also submit via our career portal and take a look at other Critical Facility openings we are working on at https://www.pkaza.com/jobs/

IF this job is not for you, feel free to forward this along. WE PAY FOR REFERRALS!!

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan. EOE/AA Employer M/F/D/V. Pkaza LLC is a third‑party employment firm. All fees assessed by Pkaza LLC will be paid by our employer that we represent and not by the candidate.