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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Construction Manager (Owner's Representative) - Data Center Construction - **Company:** Kalcon USA - **Location:** Abilene, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $225,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Centers, Microsoft PowerPoint - **Published:** June 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=547b9b9bc38bf518 ## About the Role Do you have a valid Certified Construction Manager certification?, Do you have experience in Technical Proficiency?, * Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field * 5-10 years of commercial/industrial construction or mission critical project experience (Data Center, Semiconductor, Labs, or similar)-critical project experience (Data Center, Semiconductor, Labs, or similar) * Strong proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project * PMP, CCM, or PE license is a plus * Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills * Ability to proactively identify issues and drive solutions across multiple stakeholders & teams-functional teams ## Description The Construction Manager is responsible for coordinating, managing, and reporting on construction activities for mission-critical facilities. This individual provides consistent project controls, schedule oversight, financial tracking, and technical coordination across multiple stakeholders. This is a role requiring strong communication, tech-savviness, and reporting skills., * Lead daily on-site construction oversight for civil, structural, architectural, and MEP activities across multiple buildings on a data center campus. * Review and validate the GC's full construction schedule, including monthly forecasts, CPM updates, and detailed look-ahead plans. * Participate in and/or lead weekly schedule coordination meetings with the GC, subcontractors, commissioning teams, and direct vendors. * Manage OFCI equipment lifecycle including scheduling, logistics planning, delivery oversight, inspection, and installation tracking. * Coordinate commissioning schedules and ensure alignment with construction progress and equipment readiness. * Manage owner-directed vendor schedules (IT, roofing consultant, geotechnical services, third-party inspectors, etc.). * Oversee customer fit-out scheduling and ensure alignment between base-build turnover and tenant infrastructure requirements. * Support GMP buyout review, including scope validation, cost analysis, and recommendations to ownership. * Review and analyze value-engineering proposals to maintain performance and reliability of mission-critical systems. * Review and approve change orders, assessing cost impact, scope accuracy, and documentation quality. * Validate monthly pay applications against work in place, contract values, and schedule progress. * Provide proactive recommendations for cost avoidance and risk reduction throughout construction. * Conduct daily site walks, verifying quality, installation accuracy, workmanship, and compliance with specifications. * Coordinate facility operations activities including MOPs, utility shutdowns, notifications, and operational impacts. * Track weekly progress and deliver accurate reporting to owner leadership, including forecasting and risk analysis. * Manage OFCI equipment receiving, verification, and handoff for installation readiness. * Lead or support weekly OAC meetings, track action items, and maintain accurate meeting documentation. * Process and manage project documentation including change orders, pay applications, RFIs, submittals, and logs. * Oversee project closeout including financial reconciliation, punchlist management, O&M turnover, training, and handoff to operations. * Coordinate post-design construction administration, including design clarifications, updates, and integration of customer fit-out packages. * Evaluate design changes for cost, schedule, constructability, and operational impact. * Manage overall permitting efforts, coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ), and oversee inspection and certificate-of-occupancy processes. * Maintain consistent communication with senior management, contractor leadership, vendors, and operations teams to ensure transparency and timely issue resolution. * Utilize modern project management tools and technology to support documentation, tracking, field coordination, and reporting. ## Related Videos - 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