Project Manager (Owner's Representative) - Data Center Construction

KALCON; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Long Term Disability

401(k) retirement plan with 4% KalCON

15 days paid time off

8 paid national holidays

License/certification reimbursement

Job summary

KALCON is seeking a Mid to Senior Project Manager to serve as Owner's Representative for a hyperscale data center campus in Afton, TX. You will drive base-building efforts, coordinate schedules with CM teams, and manage cost, risk, and quality across multi-building programs.

Role requires 7–10 years in design or construction, and strong communication with senior leadership, vendors, and contractors. Salary range reflected below.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering is required.
• 7–10 years in design or construction of projects; labs, data centers or critical facilities preferred.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
• Strong written and oral communication with senior management, vendors, workers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Review CM monthly forecast and weekly CPM schedule.
• Attend CM/subcontractor planning meetings and coordinate scheduling.
• Manage OFCI equipment schedule and vendor start up.
• Coordinate commissioning and turnover for base build and tenant work.
• Oversee cost processes including pay apps and change orders.
• Provide weekly project reporting and maintain OAC meeting records.
• Manage design coordination after initial design phase.
• Coordinate permit processes and AHJ inspections.
• Oversee QA/QC and safety oversight on site.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Job description

Project Manager (Owner's Representative) - Data Center Construction

Afton, TX

Seeking a Mid to Senior level Project Manager to provide Owner Representation on the construction of a hyperscale data center campus in Afton, TX. This individual will manage various scopes during the base build of multiple buildings on campus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering, or applicable trade/superintendent experience.
• 7-10 years of experience working in either design or construction of projects. Experience in Labs, Semiconductor, Data Center, and/or Critical Facility Construction is necessary.
• Proficient use of MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to exchange information with senior management, service providers, workers, and contractors.

Schedule

• Review construction manager's (CM) monthly forecast.
• Hold weekly CPM schedule review meetings
• Attend multiple CM/subcontractor detailed planning meetings
• Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment schedule management
• Vendor start up scheduling
• Commissioning schedule coordination
• Owner/Direct vendor schedule management (IT, Roofing Consultant, Geotech, Third Party Inspectors)
• Customer Fitout - schedule management
• Customer Fitout - Phase turn over alignment (base build & Tenant)

Cost

• GMP buyout review and support
• GMP buyout detailed analysis and ownership of recommendations
• Provide VE recommendations with analysis
• Change order review and approval (cost approval and process flow)
• Proactive cost avoidance/reduction ideas
• Monthly pay application review

Field

• QA/QC general oversight
• QA/QC daily review and inspection with CM
• Safety general oversight
• Safety daily review & inspection with CM
• facility coordination (MOP's, Notifications)
• Assess weekly progress and provide accurate reporting
• Manage OFCI equipment inspection/receiving process

Project Management

• Process cost documents (pay apps, change orders, etc.)
• Manage and attend weekly OAC meetings and minutes
• Provide weekly project reporting
• Manage project closeout process (financial, O&M's, punchlist, Ops, etc.)

Design

• After initial design, manage design coordination efforts
• Coordinate customer fit out design package integration (non base-build)
• Validate design cost and process changes
• Management of construction administration process

Permit/AHJ

• Manage and communicate overall permit process
• AHJ inspection and certificate of occupancy process management.

Benefits Offered

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% KALCON match when an employee contributes at least 5%
• 15 days of paid time off
• 8 paid national holidays
• Reimbursement for professional licenses and certifications

Submission Requirements

• List of all Educational Achievements
• List of all Professional Licenses or Certificates
• List of Awards Received
• Detailed Employment History with each company
  o Name of the firm or agency
  o Start Date and End Date (Month & Year)
  o Positions Held
  o List of Projects/Programs Managed including project value, location of assignment, roles and responsibilities and contribution to each project

At KALCON we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where every individual is respected and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicant and employees will receive consideration for employment as we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes to the success of our company and the innovation behind the exceptional projects we deliver. We encourage and support applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team and thrive. Our hiring and employment practices are guided by principles of fairness, equality, and opportunity for all.

Salary Range

$140,000 - $220,000 USD