Data Center Leased Construction Manager (Owner's Rep)

TEKsystems•El Paso, TX

6d•$70 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Lease Construction Manager to oversee the construction, commissioning, and turnover of data center fit-out and infrastructure projects within a leased data center environment. The successful candidate will serve as the owner's representative, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with technical, operational, and quality requirements. This role will be embedded onsite and will partner closely with landlords, contractors, MEP teams, commissioning agents, consultants, QA/QC teams, and internal stakeholders throughout the full project lifecycle.

Requirements

7+ years of construction management, project management, or mission-critical infrastructure experience.
5+ years supporting data center, critical facilities, or similar infrastructure projects.
Experience managing construction projects valued between $1M and $100M+.
Experience with data center fit-outs, tenant improvements, retrofits, or capacity expansion projects.
Experience managing contractors and subcontractors in active construction environments.
Experience with project scheduling, budget management, forecasting, and change management.
Experience supporting commissioning and turnover activities.
Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems.
Ability to work onsite full-time in El Paso, TX.

Nice To Haves

Data center colocation or leased facility experience.
Owner's Representative experience.
Experience working with hyperscale clients.
Experience reviewing MOPs and construction activities in live environments.
Familiarity with commissioning processes and integrated systems testing.
Experience with Primavera P6, Procore, or similar project management platforms.
Experience supporting critical power and cooling systems.

Responsibilities

Lead onsite execution of data center construction and fit-out activities.
Monitor contractor performance, productivity, quality, and safety.
Coordinate daily construction activities across multiple trades and vendors.
Review construction progress and identify risks impacting schedule or budget.
Facilitate issue resolution between contractors, consultants, landlords, and internal stakeholders.
Conduct regular site walks and verify construction progress against project schedules.
Develop and maintain project schedules and milestone tracking.
Manage project reporting across cost, schedule, quality, and risk metrics.
Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Track project deliverables and turnover milestones.
Support project closeout and documentation requirements.
Review contractor invoices and validate work-in-place (WIP).
Support capital planning and CapEx forecasting.
Evaluate and negotiate change orders.
Review cost impacts and recommend solutions to maintain budget targets.
Support ROM development and budget planning activities.
Coordinate commissioning activities with commissioning providers and contractors.
Support integrated systems testing and turnover activities.
Ensure deficiencies are documented and resolved prior to operational handoff.
Manage turnover documentation and closeout requirements.
Facilitate coordination between construction and operations teams.
Oversee electrical and mechanical infrastructure installation activities.
Coordinate construction work around live critical systems.
Review and manage maintenance procedures (MOPs) and construction sequencing plans.
Ensure infrastructure changes are executed safely and reliably.
Collaborate with technical teams regarding power, cooling, controls, and connectivity systems.
Act as the primary construction representative for the owner.
Coordinate activities between landlords, contractors, designers, consultants, and internal teams.
Lead project meetings and status reviews.
Provide clear communication regarding schedule, cost, quality, and project risks.