Data Center, Owners Rep Project Manager

Job Description

Act as owner-side representative on active mission-critical data center projects, ensuring field execution aligns with schedule, scope, and commercial intent.

Oversee schedule execution and field progress, validating that reported status reflects real-world conditions through regular (often daily) site walks.

Coordinate across general contractors, subcontractors, inspectors, and key vendors to remove constraints and maintain momentum.

Identify execution risks early (sequencing, manpower, access, inspections, materials, trade stacking) and escalate with context, root cause, and recovery options.

Participate in site meetings, execution reviews, and issue-resolution discussions to support fast, informed owner decisions.

Maintain awareness of cost and schedule implications tied to field conditions, changes, and execution decisions.

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Skills and Requirements

Proven experience as an Owner's Rep or Owner-Side Project Manager on large-scale construction projects.

Strong background in mission-critical or data center environments, with hands-on exposure to live site execution.

Deep understanding of construction scheduling (baseline, phase, short-interval schedules, critical path, sequencing).

Ability to perform frequent field walks and reconcile schedule reports with actual site conditions.

Solid MEP knowledge with the ability to assess installation progress, sequencing, and execution risk.

Demonstrated ability to identify, escalate, and communicate execution issues clearly to senior stakeholders.

Strong coordination skills across multiple contractors, trades, and vendors in fast-paced build environments. Experience working on hyperscale or AI infrastructure projects.

Familiarity with GMPs, commercial tracking, or cost drivers at a high level.

Background supporting projects with aggressive delivery timelines or rapid scale-up.

Prior experience working directly with owners, developers, or operators rather than solely for a GC.