Basebuild Project Manager (Owner's Representative) - Data Center Construction
KALCON · Denver, CO
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- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Denver, CO
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Basebuild Project Manager (Owner's Representative) - Data Center Construction
KALCON · Denver, CO
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Job highlights
- Manage owner's representation for data center construction.
- Oversee base build scope for multiple campus buildings.
- Manage schedules, costs, and field operations.
- Coordinate design, permitting, and AHJ requirements.
- Utilize strong communication and project management skills.
About the role
Job Overview
KALCON is seeking a Mid to Senior level Project Manager to provide Owner Representation for the construction of a hyperscale data center campus. You will manage various scopes during the base build of multiple buildings on the campus.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering, or applicable trade/superintendent experience.
- 7-10 years of experience in design or construction projects.
- Experience in Labs, Semiconductor, Data Center, and/or Critical Facility Construction is necessary.
- Proficient use of MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
- Strong written and oral communication skills to effectively interact with senior management, service providers, workers, and contractors.
Schedule Management
- Review construction manager's (CM) monthly forecast.
- Hold weekly CPM schedule review meetings.
- Attend multiple CM/subcontractor detailed planning meetings.
- Manage Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment schedules.
- Oversee vendor start-up scheduling.
- Coordinate commissioning schedules.
- Manage Owner/Direct vendor schedules (IT, Roofing Consultant, Geotech, Third Party Inspectors).
- Manage customer fit-out schedules.
- Ensure alignment between base build and tenant fit-out phases.
Cost Management
- Review and support GMP buyout.
- Conduct detailed GMP buyout analysis and provide ownership recommendations.
- Provide Value Engineering (VE) recommendations with supporting analysis.
- Review and approve change orders, including cost approval and process flow.
- Develop proactive cost avoidance and reduction ideas.
- Review monthly pay applications.
Field Operations Oversight
- Provide general QA/QC oversight.
- Conduct daily QA/QC reviews and inspections with the CM.
- Provide general safety oversight.
- Conduct daily safety reviews and inspections with the CM.
- Manage facility coordination (MOP's, Notifications).
- Assess weekly progress and provide accurate reporting.
- Manage OFCI equipment inspection and receiving processes.
Project Management
- Process cost documents including pay applications and change orders.
- Manage and attend weekly OAC meetings and prepare minutes.
- Provide weekly project reporting.
- Manage the project closeout process (financials, O&M's, punch lists, operations handover, etc.).
Design Coordination
- After initial design, manage design coordination efforts.
- Coordinate the integration of customer fit-out design packages (non-base build).
- Validate design cost and process changes.
- Manage the construction administration process.
Permitting and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
- Manage and communicate the overall permit process.
- Oversee AHJ inspections 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.
Key skills/competency
- Data Center Construction
- Owner's Representative
- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Critical Facility Construction
- Hyperscale Data Center
- Base Build
- Schedule Management
- Cost Management
- QA/QC
Skills & topics
- Data Center Construction
- Project Manager
- Owner's Representative
- Construction Management
- Critical Facility Construction
- Hyperscale Data Center
- Base Build
- Schedule Management
- Cost Management
- QA/QC
- MS Project
- Permitting
- AHJ
- 401k
- PTO
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 7-10 years of experience in critical facility construction, specifically data centers, and relevant project values.
- Showcase expertise: Emphasize your proficiency in MS Project, schedule management, cost control, and QA/QC oversight in your application.
- Demonstrate communication: Prepare to discuss your ability to coordinate with senior management, contractors, and vendors during the interview.
- Highlight owner's rep experience: Clearly articulate your experience managing projects from a client's perspective, including GMP buyout and change order approvals.
- Understand KALCON's values: Research KALCON's commitment to diversity and inclusion to align your responses with their company culture.
Technical preparation
Master MS Project for advanced scheduling.,Deep dive into data center construction best practices.,Understand GMP buyout and change order processes.,Review critical facility QA/QC protocols.
Behavioral questions
Describe managing complex stakeholder communications.,How do you ensure project cost control?,Share an experience managing project schedule delays.,How do you handle challenging QA/QC issues?
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Frequently asked questions
- What specific type of data center construction experience is most valuable for this Owner's Representative role at KALCON?
- For this Data Center Construction Project Manager Owner's Representative position at KALCON, experience in hyperscale data center campuses, labs, semiconductor facilities, and other critical facilities is essential. Your resume should clearly detail projects of significant value within these sectors, showcasing your direct involvement in their base build phases.
- How important is proficiency in MS Project for the Basebuild Project Manager role at KALCON?
- Proficiency in MS Project is a stated minimum qualification for the Basebuild Project Manager Owner's Representative role at KALCON. You should be prepared to discuss your experience using it for schedule forecasting, detailed planning meetings, and overall project schedule management in your application and interviews.
- What is KALCON's approach to employee benefits and professional development for Project Managers?
- KALCON offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with a company match, 15 days of PTO, and 8 paid holidays. They also provide reimbursement for professional licenses and certifications, supporting the continuous development of their Project Managers.
- Can you explain the 'Owner's Representative' aspect of this Data Center Construction Project Manager job at KALCON?
- As an Owner's Representative, you will be the primary point of contact for KALCON, managing construction projects on behalf of the owner. This involves overseeing the construction manager, ensuring project objectives related to schedule, cost, quality, and safety are met, and acting as the owner's advocate throughout the lifecycle of the data center construction.
- What are the key responsibilities for schedule management in this role at KALCON?
- Key schedule management responsibilities for the Data Center Construction Project Manager Owner's Representative at KALCON include reviewing monthly forecasts, leading weekly CPM schedule reviews, attending planning meetings, managing OFCI equipment and vendor schedules, and ensuring alignment between base build and tenant fit-out timelines.
- How does KALCON handle change orders and cost management for their data center projects?
- For this Project Manager role, KALCON requires thorough review and approval of change orders, including detailed cost analysis and process flow validation. You will also be involved in GMP buyout reviews, providing VE recommendations, and proactive cost avoidance strategies, culminating in monthly pay application reviews.
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