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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Long Term Disability

401(k) retirement plan with 4% KALCON

15 days of paid time off

8 paid national holidays

Reimbursement for professionallicenses

Job summary

KALCON is seeking a Field Project Manager (Owner's Representative) for tenant fit-out across multiple data center buildings in the Turkey, TX area. The role requires hands-on field leadership, coordination with GC teams, and rigorous QA/QC oversight to ensure design intent and schedule adherence.

Candidate should have 7–10 years in design or construction, with data center or critical facilities experience preferred, and be proficient in MS Office and project software.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Safety Oversight
• Schedule Oversight – Day-to-Day Tracking/Management
• Owner/GC Coordination: Base Build GC vs. Fit-Out GC
• MOP Coordination
• Delivery Coordination
• Site Logistics Coordination
• QA/QC
• Diving into plans/specs to understand design intent/scope
• Ensure GC executes QA/QC plan for project
• Tenant fit-out experience in a fast-paced schedule
• Existing building retrofits (CRAHs, Power/Cooling, PQM)
• OFCI Tracking and OAC meetings
• GC weekly reports and safety metrics
• On-site 5 days a week, 6:30–3:30
• Design management
• Budget/Cost
• Change management
• Pay apps
• Weekly OAC meetings and minutes
• Weekly project reporting
• Closeout processes (financial, O/Ms, punchlist, Ops)
• Validate design cost and changes
• Manage construction administration
• Permit process management
• AHJ inspection and occupancy management

Skills

Communication skills

MS-Word

MS-Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

MS-Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Job description

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

Turkey, TX

Seeking a Field Project Manager to provide Owner Representation during the tenant fit-out of multiple buildings on a data center campus - Turkey, TX

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:

Field Management Focused

• Safety Oversight
• Schedule Oversight - Day-to-Day Tracking/Management
• Owner/GC Coordination: Base Build GC vs. Fit-Out GC
• MOP Coordination
• Delivery Coordination
• Site Logistics Coordination
• QA/QC
• Diving Into Plans/Specs - Understand Design Intent/Scope/Etc.
• Ensuring GC is Executing QA/QC Plan (Project Specific)
• Tenant Fit-Out Experience: Fast Paced Schedule
• Existing Buildings Retrofits: Added CRAH's, Power/Cooling, PQM Retrofit, Etc.
• Other Items:
• OFCI Tracking
• OAC Meetings
• GC Weekly Reports, Safety Metrics
• Must be on the job 5 day a week 6:30-3:30

Other Responsibilities (secondary)

• Design Management
• Budget/Cost
• Change Management
• Pay Apps

Schedule

• Review construction manager's (CM) monthly forecast.
• Hold weekly CPM schedule review meetings
• Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment schedule management
• Vendor start up scheduling
• 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 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

• Manage and attend weekly OAC meetings and minutes
• Provide weekly project reporting
• Manage project closeout process (financial, O&M's, punchlist, Ops, etc.)

Design

• Validate design cost and process changes
• Management of construction administration process
• Manage and communicate overall permit process
• AHJ inspection and certificate of occupancy process management.

• 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

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

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