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

KALCON is seeking an experienced and proactive Field Project Manager to support the successful delivery of mission-critical data center construction projects. Acting as an extension of the Owner's Representative team, this role provides day-to-day field oversight and coordination of construction activities, contractor performance, project interfaces, schedule execution, quality assurance, commissioning readiness, and project turnover. The Field Manager serves as the owner's on-site representative and works closely with contractors, consultants, vendors, commissioning teams, operations personnel, and other stakeholders to support safe, efficient, and successful project delivery.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or a related field preferred.

• 5+ years of experience supporting commercial, industrial, mission-critical, data center, healthcare, manufacturing, or large-scale infrastructure construction projects.

• Experience serving as a Field Manager, Field Engineer, Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Assistant Construction Manager, Owner's Representative, Project Engineer, or similar construction leadership role.

• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, project sequencing, scheduling, procurement, quality control, safety practices, commissioning, and project closeout processes.

• Experience coordinating contractors, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and owner stakeholders in active construction environments.

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, schedules, contracts, and technical project documentation.

• Experience tracking and coordinating RFIs, submittals, procurement activities, inspections, commissioning activities, turnover requirements, and project documentation.

• Familiarity with CPM schedules, look-ahead planning, milestone tracking, and construction progress reporting.

• Working knowledge of quality assurance, quality control, contractor safety programs, and punch-list management.

• Experience supporting projects in occupied facilities, live environments, phased turnovers, or operational settings preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and construction management platforms such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, Unifier, or similar systems.

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with contractors, consultants, vendors, clients, and project stakeholders.

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

• Ability to perform regular site walks and provide field-based oversight throughout all phases of construction.

• Ability to travel as required based on project assignments.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Daily Field Management

• Maintain an active field presence and observe construction activities for general conformance with contract documents, approved submittals, design intent, project requirements, and planned

• Assess daily and weekly progress, validate reported completion, and identify emerging constraints before they affect cost, schedule, safety, quality, commissioning, or

• Coordinate base-building, tenant fit-out, retrofit, and live-facility interfaces, including site access, logistics, deliveries, work areas, temporary conditions, and phased

• Coordinate owner, general contractor, fit-out contractor, direct vendor, and third-party activities in the field

• Support MOP, shutdown, notification, energization, startup, and other critical-work

Schedule, Procurement and Document Coordination

• Track day-to-day schedule performance, critical activities, near-term look-aheads, constraints, and recovery

• Participate in weekly CPM reviews, detailed planning meetings, subcontractor coordination sessions, and vendor startup

• Track RFIs, submittals, procurement items, OFCI equipment, owner-direct vendors, inspections, and required decisions that affect field

• Coordinate customer or tenant fit-out milestones with base-building completion and turnover

• Document significant events, differing conditions, rework, access limitations, and potential change

Quality, Safety, Cost and Closeout Support

• Provide general oversight of contractor ǪA/ǪC and safety implementation and promptly elevate observed deficiencies or

• Participate in regular site walks, punch-list reviews, inspections, and correction

• Support review of pay applications, change requests, buyout information, and field quantities by validating actual site conditions and

• Lead or support OAC and field coordination meetings, weekly reporting, meeting minutes, and action

• Coordinate project closeout, including punch lists, OCM manuals, training, operations turnover, permits, AHJ inspections, certificates of occupancy, and financial closeout

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

Submission Requirements: At a minimum, the candidate's professional resume must include the following: - List of all Educational Achievements - List of all Professional Licenses or Certificates - List of Awards Received - Detailed Employment History with each company o Name of the firm or agency o Start Date and End Date (Month & Year) o Positions Held o List of Projects/Programs Managed including project value, location of assignment, roles and responsibilities and contribution to each project

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—$200,000 USD