Construction Cost Controls Specialist - Data Center Owners Rep

Pkaza•Frisco, TX

About The Position

This opportunity is with a leading provider of mission-critical data center solutions as an Owner’s Rep for Design / Build Oversight of a DC Colocation / Hyperscale Project. This firm provides a complete life cycle of solutions that are custom-fit to the requirements of their client's mission-critical facilities. This opportunity provides a career-growth minded role with exciting projects with leading-edge technology and innovation as well as competitive salaries and benefits. They oversee builds of mission-critical facilities for data center facilities nationwide for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale Companies. We are looking for a Cost Controls Project Specialist to support critical facility construction projects. The Cost Manager will be responsible for overseeing project teams responsible for cost control, forecasting, change management, scheduling, reporting, and earned value management for various data center construction projects. The candidate will own the Project Controls Scope of multiple new Data Center construction sites. They will lead action-oriented weekly and monthly meetings with team members while maintaining open communication across projects with internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

5+ years managing project controls on data center/critical facilities construction projects as an owner or general contractor on large commercial projects
BA/BS/Associates Degree/Relevant Certifications (Project Management, Construction Management, Business, Engineering) a plus but not required
Previous experience with AIA billings and forms
Effective communicator via email, phone, and in-person
Ability to work independently; self-starter, self-motivated, attention to detail, taskmaster, problem solver, and effective with time management
Ability to request support and modify deadlines when necessary; meet deadlines and work under pressure
Willingness to travel to project sites as needed
Strong administrative skills
Strong math skills
Client-facing skills and leadership abilities

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI-Scheduling Professional (SP) a plus
Proficient in MS Project, Excel, Teams, Oracle Primavera P6, Salesforce, Google G-Suite, and ConEst a plus.
Military experience or veterans with electrical/mechanical experience a huge plus (e.g., Navy nukes, Seabees, Army power generation, Air Force power production, generator techs, maritime, Coast Guard, Army National Guard, etc.)

Responsibilities

Maintain liaison with contractors and vendors to assist with managing day-to-day activities impacting the delivery of critical facilities construction projects
Maintain a commitment to organized and accurate documentation
Partner with key stakeholders by gaining feedback from clients, attending meetings, and submitting reports
Make data-driven decisions regarding Project Controls performance by collecting and analyzing relevant statistics; streamline and communicate project controls processes
Evaluate and incorporate lessons learned from all sites to enhance current and future data center construction successes
Train management staff on project control procedures and ensure compliance with requirements
Supervise, lead, and mentor team members on the project controls team
Regularly update upper management with reports on Project Controls activities
Analyze planning efforts for manpower and project integration timelines on customer sites
Drive uniform Company Standards for Project Delivery across all projects
Analyze financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income/expenses) to protect the company’s interests while maintaining good client relationships