Cx Project Manager (Owner's Representative) - Data Center Construction
KALCONHouston, Texas, United States · Posted 18 days agoDescription
KALCON is seeking an experienced Commissioning (Cx) Project Manager with 7-10+ years of construction or commissioning experience, including at least 5 years supporting mission-critical data center projects. As an Owner's Representative, this individual will oversee the full commissioning lifecycle, coordinating with contractors, design teams, and stakeholders to ensure MEP systems are installed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with project requirements and industry standards. The ideal candidate has a strong technical understanding of MEP systems, commissioning processes, and tools such as CxAlloy, Bluebeam, and Procore, along with the leadership and communication skills needed to successfully drive project execution from planning through final turnover.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering, or applicable trade/superintendent experience.
• 7–10+ years of construction or commissioning experience, with at least 5 years in a data center
• Proven experience in commissioning mission-critical facilities (data centers, semiconductor, labs, etc.)
• In-depth understanding of MEP systems, controls integration, and commissioning standards (ASHRAE, NEBB, etc.)
• Strong written and oral communication skills to coordinate with stakeholders at all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with commissioning software tools such as CxAlloy, Bluebeam, and Procore
Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Serve as the owner’s representative overseeing the full commissioning lifecycle of large-scale, mission-critical data center projects
• Lead coordination with all commissioning stakeholders, including General Contractor, commissioning agents, MEP subcontractors, design teams, and Owner personnel
• Develop and maintain the project’s Commissioning Plan and Commissioning Schedule, ensuring alignment with construction and turnover milestones
• Collaborate with technical and subject matter experts to draft and review commissioning process documentation in compliance with company and project standards
• Interpret and review multi-disciplinary construction drawings and specifications to anticipate and mitigate commissioning-related issues
• Work with GC and subcontractors to verify that systems are installed and tested in accordance with Owner Specifications, state and local codes (UMC, UBC, UPC, NFPA), SMACNA, ASME, and relevant international standards
• Support the development of detailed start-up sequences and ensure alignment with project schedule; create workarounds and recovery plans where required
• Maintain and administer the commissioning software platform (e.g., CxAlloy), tracking issues, checklists, test results, and closeout documentation
• Schedule and manage the sequencing of equipment and system start-up activities
• Monitor and track commissioning-related RFIs, submittals, deficiency items, and action items across all active systems
• Perform and document routine site walks (minimum twice daily) to confirm field readiness for commissioning activities, and to verify completion of corrective actions
• Interface with General Contractor Cx Managers, engineers, system owners, and vendor technicians to ensure readiness and alignment on testing protocols and responsibilities
• Lead and participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), and Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
• Manage and report on commissioning Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to internal and external stakeholders, including senior project management
• Act as the primary liaison for commissioning activities in Owner-Architect-Contractor (OAC) meetings
• Verify that all commissioning documentation meets turnover requirements and contributes to a clean and timely handover
• Participate in SOP creation and compliance reviews, including audits of SIPPs and Pre-Task Plans
• Resolve technical questions from the field, provide RFI responses, and coordinate with design teams for clarification as needed
• 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
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.
Similar jobs
Est. 180,000 USD
KALCON is seeking an experienced Project Manager with 7-10+ years of experience delivering complex construction projects within the data center, semiconductor, laboratory, or other mission-critical industries. As an Owne…
Est. 160,000 USD
KALCON is looking for a Cost Manager who will be responsible for managing project budgets, pay applications, EAC/forecasting, and change management across data center construction projects. This role collaborates closely…
Est. 100,000 USD
KALCON is looking for a self-starting Project Engineer to drive core project coordination efforts as an Owner’s Representative during the tenant fit-out of one or multiple buildings on a critical data center campus. Dail…
Est. 180,000 USD
KALCON is seeking an experienced Project Manager with 7-10+ years of experience delivering complex construction projects within the data center, semiconductor, laboratory, or other mission-critical industries. As an Owne…
Est. 187,500 USD
Seeking a Construction Manager to coordinate, manage, and report on construction activities for mission‑critical facilities - Houston, TX The Construction Manager is responsible for coordinating, managing, and reporting…
Est. 180,000 USD
KALCON is looking for a self-starting Project Manager to drive core project coordination efforts on low-voltage construction scopes on mission-critical data center construction projects. This role oversees schedule, cost…
Est. 180,000 USD
KALCON is looking for a self-starting Electrical Project Manager to drive core project coordination efforts on electrical construction scopes on mission-critical data center construction. This role oversees schedule, cos…
Est. 167,500 USD
The Field MEP QAQC Manager serves as the General Contractors Representative responsible for overseeing field quality execution across basebuild and tenant fit-out phases of hyperscale data center construction projects. T…
Est. 160,000 USD
KALCON is looking for a Cost Manager who will be responsible for managing project budgets, pay applications, EAC/forecasting, and change management across data center construction projects. This role collaborates closely…
Est. 140,000 USD
KALCON is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Lead to serve as an Owner’s Representative supporting large-scale data center development programs across North America. This role is responsible for developing and executing…
Est. 165,000 USD
KALCON is seeking an experienced QAQC Manager with 5-10+ years of construction experience and a strong background leading quality assurance programs on complex construction projects, preferably within mission critical or…
Est. 125,000 USD
Seeking a Assistant Construction Manager to coordinate, manage, and report on construction activities for mission‑critical facilities - Shippingport, PA The Construction Manager is responsible for coordinating, managing,…
Est. 180,000 USD
Seeking a Project Manager to provide Owner Representation on mechanical scopes on the construction of a data center campus - Burlington, TX KALCON is seeking a self-starting Mechanical Project Manager to lead project del…
Est. 145,000 USD
The Permit Manager serves as the Owner’s Representative responsible for planning, coordinating, tracking, and reporting all entitlement, permitting, inspection, and approval activities required to support the successful…
Est. 170,000 USD
Seeking a Construction Manager to coordinate, manage, and report on construction activities for mission‑critical facilities. The Construction Manager is responsible for coordinating, managing, and reporting on constructi…
Est. 175,000 USD
KALCON is seeking an experienced Mechanical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the lead on a large-scale, mission-critical AI data center program in the Texas Panhandle. This role serves as the mechanical technical…
Est. 165,000 USD
The QA/QC Manager will lead the development and execution of quality control programs across complex, mission-critical construction projects. This role focuses on mainly Civil, Structural, Architectural scopes, ensuring…
Est. 150,000 USD
An OFCI (Owner Furnished, Contractor Installed) Equipment Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire lifecycle of equipment provided by the owner but installed by the contractor. This includes planning, procurement…
Est. 160,000 USD
KALCON is looking for a self-starting Design Manager who will lead multi‑disciplinary design coordination on a hyperscale data center build from concept through construction administration as an Owner’s Representative. T…
Est. 180,000 USD
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…
Est. 187,500 USD
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or relevant functional discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3-10+ years related work Understand the Critical…
Est. 180,000 USD
Seeking a Mid to Senior level Project Manager to provide Owner Representation on the construction of a hyperscale data center campus in Eagle Mountain, Utah. This individual will manage various scopes during the base bui…
Est. 140,000 USD
KALCON is seeking an experienced Safety Manager with 7-10+ years of construction safety experience supporting mission critical, data center, semiconductor, or other complex vertical construction projects. As an Owner's R…
Est. 167,500 USD
The CSA QAQC Manager serves as the General Contractor's lead quality representative responsible for planning, implementing, and managing the Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) program for all Civil, Structural…
Est. 140,000 USD
KALCON is seeking an experienced Safety Manager with 7-10+ years of construction safety experience supporting mission critical, data center, semiconductor, or other complex vertical construction projects. As an Owner's R…
Est. 180,000 USD
Seeking a Mid to Senior level Project Manager to provide Owner Representation on the construction of a hyperscale data center campusin Cedar Rapids, IA. This individual will manage various scopes during the base build of…
Est. 180,000 USD
Seeking a Field Project Manager to provide Owner Representation during the tenant fit-out of multiple buildings on a data center campus - Cedar Rapids, IA Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in construction managem…
Est. 187,500 USD
Seeking a Sr. Construction Manager to coordinate, manage, and report on construction activities for mission‑critical facilities - Abernathy, TX The Sr. Construction Manager is responsible for coordinating, managing, and…
Est. 150,000 USD
The Construction Shutdown Project Manager serves as the Owner's Representative responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing facility shutdowns and outage-driven construction activities within active semiconducto…
Est. 187,500 USD
Seeking a Project manager to provide Owner Representation on the construction of a semiconductor plant and related infrastructure - Boise, ID. Minimum Qualifications:· Field management experience, bachelor's degree, or e…