Owners Rep Data Center Construction Manager

LVI Associates; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking an Owners Rep Construction Manager for a major data center project in Denver, CO. The role focuses on delivering on-site construction management, coordinating MEP activities, and representing the owner with contractors and stakeholders throughout delivery and turnover.

You will work closely with clients, general contractors, and trade partners to ensure milestones are met, quality is maintained, and project risks are managed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of data center construction experience.
• Strong MEP construction background with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with Owner's Rep, GC, MEP Contractor, or mission-critical firms.
• Ability to work directly with contractors and client-side stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site construction management and owner's representation throughout project delivery.
• Oversee and coordinate MEP construction activities with emphasis on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with general contractors, electrical and mechanical trade partners, commissioning teams, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor construction progress, schedules, quality, safety, and overall project execution.
• Identify construction risks and coordination issues and drive resolution.
• Support equipment installation, system integration, commissioning, and turnover activities.

Skills

Data center construction

MEP coordination

On-site management

Stakeholder communication

Travel willingness

Job description

Location: Denver, Colorado
Salary: $160,000-$185,000 + Benefits
Background: Owner's Representation / Data Center Construction

The Opportunity

Owners Rep Construction Manager - Data Centers

Location: Denver, Colorado
Salary: $160,000-$185,000 + Benefits
Background: Owner's Representation / Data Center Construction

We are partnering with one of the fastest-growing Owner's Representative firms in the US as they continue to expand their presence across the mission-critical and data center construction market.

They are looking to hire a Construction Manager to support a major data center project in Denver, CO, providing oversight across construction delivery, MEP coordination, contractors, schedule, quality, and project execution.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to move into or continue developing within the owner's representation space, working closely with clients, general contractors, trade partners, and project stakeholders on technically complex data center developments.

Both Denver-based candidates and travelling professionals will be considered.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide on-site construction management and owner's representation throughout project delivery.
• Oversee and coordinate MEP construction activities, with a strong understanding of electrical and mechanical infrastructure.
• Work closely with general contractors, electrical and mechanical trade partners, commissioning teams, and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor construction progress, schedules, quality, safety, and overall project execution.
• Identify potential construction risks, delays, and coordination issues and help drive them through to resolution.
• Support equipment installation, system integration, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Represent the owner during contractor meetings, site walks, progress reviews, and coordination meetings.
• Ensure contractors are delivering in line with project requirements, milestones, and quality expectations.
• Help drive the project from active construction through commissioning and final turnover.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of data center construction experience.
• Strong MEP construction background, ideally with hands-on exposure to complex electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience working for an Owner's Rep, General Contractor, MEP Contractor, or Mission-Critical Construction firm.
• Strong understanding of the construction lifecycle from installation and coordination through commissioning and turnover.
• Comfortable working directly with contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and client-side stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to represent the owner effectively on site.
• Open to candidates already based in Denver as well as professionals willing to travel or relocate for the opportunity.

Compensation

$160,000-$185,000 base salary, dependent on experience, plus company benefits.

Desired Skills and Experience

• 3+ years of data center construction experience
• Must have experience handling project scopes valued over $500M