Senior Data Center Program Director

KALCON; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

401(k) retirement plan with 4% KALCON

Paid time off

8 paid National Holidays

License/certification reimbursement

Job summary

KALCON in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Project Director (Owner's Representative) to lead planning, design, construction, commissioning and turnover of large-scale hyperscale data center campuses, guiding projects across multiple teams and stakeholders.

Requires a Bachelor's in CM/Engineering/Architecture, 15+ years in major construction programs, 10+ years in data centers or mission-critical projects, and experience directing programs over $500M in value, with strong leadership and client communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM, engineering, architecture, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in large-scale construction programs.
• Minimum 10 years in data centers, critical facilities, or mission critical projects.
• Experience leading programs exceeding $500M in construction value.
• Proven success managing multiple concurrent projects and large multi-disciplinary teams.
• Executive-level communication and leadership skills.
• Advanced knowledge of project controls, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and contract administration.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Procore, and project management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior Owner's Representative for all assigned data center construction projects and campus development programs.
• Provide executive leadership and strategic oversight for planning, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and project closeout activities.
• Direct and oversee Project Managers, Project Engineers, consultants, contractors, and third-party vendors to ensure successful project delivery.
• Act as the primary liaison between client leadership, project stakeholders, design teams, construction managers, and operational personnel.
• Establish and maintain program governance, reporting structures, and communication protocols.
• Ensure project objectives are achieved related to scope, budget, schedule, quality, safety, and operational readiness.
• Lead executive-level project meetings, steering committee reviews, and client presentations.
• Evaluate project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impacts to cost, schedule, and operations.
• Provide leadership in resolving complex project issues, disputes, and escalated matters.
• Oversee program-wide scheduling activities, including milestone management, critical path analysis, and recovery planning.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions as necessary to maintain project objectives.
• Lead project budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost management efforts across multiple projects and workstreams.
• Review and approve major contracts, change orders, budget modifications, and funding requests.
• Drive value engineering initiatives and identify opportunities for cost optimization.
• Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with contract documents and client standards.
• Oversee quality assurance, quality control, and safety programs.
• Manage contractor and consultant performance through regular evaluations and accountability measures.
• Direct design management activities to ensure alignment between owner requirements and construction execution.
• Coordinate integration of owner-furnished equipment and customer fit-out requirements.
• Lead commissioning, start-up, and turnover activities for occupancy readiness.
• Oversee project closeout, including financial reconciliation, punch lists, turnover docs, and warranty management.
• Manage AHJ, utility, and regulatory relations for permitting and occupancy.
• Develop and maintain strategic client relationships and growth opportunities.
• Mentor and develop project management staff and promote a culture of accountability.

Skills

Executive-level communication

Leadership

Design management

Construction delivery

Commissioning

Facility operations

Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk management

Contract administration

Procore

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Procore

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

KALCON in Phoenix, AZ seeks a Project Director (Owner's Representative) to lead planning, design, construction, commissioning and turnover of large-scale hyperscale data center campuses, guiding projects across multiple teams and stakeholders.

Requires a Bachelor's in CM/Engineering/Architecture, 15+ years in major construction programs, 10+ years in data centers or mission-critical projects, and experience directing programs over $500M in value, with strong leadership and client communication.