Project Manager / Owner's Representative - Data Center Electrical Engineering SME

Turner & Townsend • Haskell, TX

7d

About The Position

The Project Manager / Owner’s Representative will lead all aspects of data center construction projects. The role requires a strong record of leading vendor compliance with construction agreements and the ability to manage overall project budgets and schedules for sophisticated projects of varying sizes. The position oversees project planning, procurement, design coordination, construction, cost and schedule controls, documentation, and closeout. On-site presence and requirements may change depending on client needs. SOX control responsibilities may be part of the role where applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction, or Engineering.
• Solid understanding of MEP construction management.
• Solid track record leading capital projects.
• Five or more years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Work with the general contractor to develop and establish the master project schedule based on the critical path and key achievements, including a P6 cost- and resource-loaded schedule.
• Create and establish the master project budget, including soft and hard costs, bonds, insurance, contingencies, and allowances.
• Support contractor pre-qualification, bid solicitation, bid analysis, and recommendations.
• Support contract negotiations with the client and legal counsel, including establishing general contractor business terms such as markups, fees, insurance, labor rates, and critical issues.
• Coordinate design team activities in support of the client.
• Oversee whether the architect/engineer is completing the required city and other authority approval and permitting processes.
• Coordinate constructability reviews of project documents.
• Provide and capture cost estimates with subcontractors and vendors for scope gaps and changes.
• Coordinate value engineering efforts.
• Produce monthly cash flow projections.
• Assist the client in identifying, scoping, procuring, and scheduling owner-direct vendors and consultants.
• Lead the general contractor and other directly contracted vendors on site.
• Lead cost and change control, including change order review, negotiation, recommendations, and delay analysis.
• Manage and track the project budget.
• Monitor, track, and analyze the project schedule.
• Control project documents, including addenda, bulletins, new drawing sets, and clarifications.
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control processes are followed and report issues or gaps.
• Process, track, and report invoices and payment applications.
• Track key project documents, including submittals, RFIs, change orders, invoices and payments, and lien releases.
• Coordinate and manage owner-direct vendors and consultants.
• Lead OAC and other project-related meetings.
• Initiate the closeout process, typically two to three months before project completion.
• Establish closeout documentation requirements and track receipt of required documents, including warranties, as-builts, and O&M manuals.
• Assist with final city and other authority inspections and the occupancy process.
• Create and supervise the punch list, substantial completion, and final completion process.
• Negotiate, resolve, and close out outstanding change orders, quality issues, and disputes.
• Process and track final invoices, payment applications, and retention payments.
• Prepare and submit final project accounting and budget.
• Assist the client with scheduling, coordination, and management of owner-direct vendors and consultants.

Benefits

• The company promotes a healthy, productive, and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
• The company provides a workplace where employees have the opportunity and voice to affect change.

What This Job Offers

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