Senior Owner’s Representative — Data Center Programs

KALCON; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; 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 of paid time off

8 paid National Holidays

Reimbursement for professional Licenes

Job summary

KALCON is seeking an experienced Project Director to serve as the Owner's Representative for planning, design, construction, commissioning, and turnover of large-scale hyperscale data center campuses.

You will provide executive leadership across multiple projects, managing budgets, schedules, risk, and quality while coordinating with owners, design teams, contractors, and operators to deliver on ambitious objectives and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience managing large-scale construction programs.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Data Centers, Critical Facilities, Semiconductor, Mission Critical, Industrial, or Advanced Technology projects.
• Experience leading programs exceeding $500M in construction value.
• Proven success managing multiple concurrent projects and large multi-disciplinary teams.

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 without compromising quality or operational requirements.
• Ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with contract documents, project standards, and client expectations.
• Oversee quality assurance, quality control, and safety programs to support successful project execution.
• Manage contractor and consultant performance through regular evaluations and accountability measures.
• Direct design management activities to ensure alignment between owner requirements, operational needs, and construction execution.
• Coordinate integration of owner-furnished equipment, technology infrastructure, and customer fit-out requirements.
• Lead commissioning, start-up, and turnover activities to ensure facilities are fully operational and ready for occupancy.
• Oversee project closeout processes, including financial reconciliation, punch list completion, turnover documentation, and warranty management.
• Manage relationships with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), utility providers, and regulatory agencies to support permitting and occupancy requirements.
• Develop and maintain strategic client relationships while identifying opportunities for future business growth.
• Mentor and develop project management staff while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Promote and uphold company values, safety standards, and operational excellence across all project activities.

Skills

Executive leadership

Owner's Representative experience

Program management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & cost control

Risk management

Communication skills

Contract administration

Data center experience

Education

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

PMP, CCM, PE, DBIA certification

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

KALCON is seeking an experienced Project Director to serve as the Owner's Representative for planning, design, construction, commissioning, and turnover of large-scale hyperscale data center campuses.

You will provide executive leadership across multiple projects, managing budgets, schedules, risk, and quality while coordinating with owners, design teams, contractors, and operators to deliver on ambitious objectives and operational readiness.