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

KALCON; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match 4%

Paid time off 15 days

8 holidays

Job summary

KALCON is seeking a Mid to Senior level Project Manager to provide Owner Representation on the construction of a hyperscale data center campus in Cedar Rapids, IA. This role will oversee base build across multiple buildings, coordinating design, field activity, and cost management to ensure on-time delivery.

You will review forecasts, run CPM meetings, coordinate OFCI and vendor schedules, and manage customer fitouts and turnover with a focus on safety, QA/QC, and effective reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering or equivalent trade experience.
• 7–10 years in design or construction, with labs, semiconductor, data center, or critical facility experience.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
• Strong written and oral communication with senior management, service providers, workers, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Review CM monthly forecast.
• Lead weekly CPM schedule review meetings.
• Attend CM/subcontractor planning meetings.
• Manage OFCI equipment schedule and vendor start up.
• Coordinate commissioning and schedule management.
• Oversee owner/direct vendor schedules (IT, roofing consultant, geotech, inspectors).
• Manage customer fitout schedules and phase turnover for base build and tenant.
• Produce weekly project reporting and support closeout processes.

Skills

Communication skills (written & verbal

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Seeking a Mid to Senior level Project Manager to provide Owner Representation on the construction of a hyperscale data center campus in Cedar Rapids, IA. 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.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Name of the firm or agency
• Start Date and End Date (Month & Year)
• Positions Held
• 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 USD - $220,000 USD