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

KALCON • Portsmouth, OH

1d • $140,000 - $220,000 • Onsite

About The Position

KALCON is seeking a proactive Electrical Project Manager to lead core project coordination for electrical construction scopes within mission-critical data centers. This role is responsible for overseeing schedule, cost, quality, safety, and coordination of medium-voltage and high-voltage systems, and related infrastructure. The position acts as the main liaison between the Owner, General Contractor, low-voltage contractors, vendors, commissioning agents, and internal Operations teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 5-10+ years of experience supporting or managing construction projects of increasing complexity
• Experience in electrical construction management strongly preferred
• Data center or mission-critical facility experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of project controls, document management, and construction workflows
• Proficiency in Procore strongly preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Owner’s Representative for all assigned low-voltage scopes.
• Coordinate internal alignment on document reviews, contract issuances, design changes, and cost optimization efforts.
• Lead coordination efforts between procurement, construction management, operations, and external contractors.
• Maintain strong working relationships with General Contractor and trade partner teams.
• Translate project requirements into executable plans with minimal supervision.
• Review and evaluate schedule updates on a biweekly basis.
• Perform regular site walks to validate installation progress against schedule and sequencing at a high level.
• Coordinate low-voltage work activities with ongoing campus operations and live environments.
• Develop, track, and manage MOPs for critical work in operational spaces.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial updates and project forecasts.
• Manage contractor billing processes, including pay application review and coordination with Client finance teams.
• Lead the change order review process, ensuring accuracy of scope, cost, and documentation.
• Process purchase orders and manage distribution to Client vendors.
• Support filing and tracking of lien waivers and commercial closeout documentation.
• Act as liaison for OFCI electrical equipment, coordinating procurement status, delivery sequencing, staging, and installation readiness.
• Enforce project quality control and safety programs through a detailed understanding of contracts and design documents.
• Perform a minimum of two (2) on-site safety observations per week.
• Manage Client safety program requirements and provide weekly HRA site walk reports.
• Support accurate safety metrics reporting to Client EHCS teams.
• Maintain Client agendas, meeting minutes, and action item tracking.
• Lead smaller project meetings and document meeting outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage Procore directory structure, monthly updates, and GC document control coordination.
• Maintain internal project file storage and documentation standards.
• Provide commissioning support, including onboarding of the Commissioning Agent and coordination of testing activities.
• Facilitate review and approval of commissioning scripts and documentation.
• Assist with document control and issue closeout during commissioning.
• Drive internal and external closeout requirements, including turnover documentation and final deliverables.
• Assist with maintaining current campus and site permits.
• Update permit bond tracking documentation.
• Coordinate with local authorities to ensure permits remain current and compliant.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior