TFO Field Project Manager - Data Center Construction

KALCON • Richmond, VA

9h • $140,000 - $220,000 • Onsite

About The Position

KALCON is seeking an experienced TFO Field Project Manager (Owner’s Representative) to provide on-site leadership and owner representation during the tenant fit-out of mission-critical data center facilities. The role is heavily field-focused and oversees construction execution, safety, schedule performance, quality assurance, commissioning, logistics, and integration between base building and tenant improvement work. The position requires daily field presence and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced project environment, applying knowledge of construction means and methods, commissioning processes, and MEP systems. Relevant project experience may include data centers, critical facilities, semiconductor facilities, laboratories, or similarly complex construction projects.

The Field Project Manager coordinates construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and owner stakeholders to drive accountability, resolve field challenges, and deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with owner objectives. Responsibilities also include schedule and cost management, project reporting, design coordination, permitting and AHJ processes, commissioning, and project closeout. The stated schedule is five days per week, 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Applicants must submit a professional resume listing educational achievements, professional licenses or certificates, awards, and detailed employment history. Employment history must include each firm or agency, start and end dates by month and year, positions held, and projects or programs managed with project value, assignment location, roles, responsibilities, and contributions.

KALCON describes itself as an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace. It states that applicants and employees receive consideration without discrimination based on protected characteristics.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering, or applicable trade/superintendent experience.
• 7–10 years of experience working in the design or construction of projects.
• Experience in laboratories, semiconductor, data center, and/or critical facility construction is necessary.
• Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to exchange information with senior management, service providers, workers, and contractors.
• Must be on the job five days a week from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site owner representation and field leadership during tenant fit-out construction of mission-critical data center facilities.
• Oversee construction safety, including general oversight and daily review and inspection with the construction manager.
• Track and manage day-to-day schedule performance; review the construction manager’s monthly forecast and hold weekly CPM schedule review meetings.
• Attend detailed planning meetings with construction managers and subcontractors.
• Coordinate the base-build general contractor and tenant fit-out general contractor, including integration of base-building and tenant improvement work.
• Coordinate MOPs, facility notifications, deliveries, and site logistics.
• Oversee QA/QC, conduct daily review and inspection with the construction manager, and ensure the general contractor executes the project-specific QA/QC plan.
• Review plans and specifications and understand design intent and scope.
• Coordinate tenant fit-out work in fast-paced schedules, including busway/RPPs, hot aisle containment, and conveyance, as well as existing-building retrofits involving CRAHs, power/cooling, and PQM retrofits.
• Coordinate commissioning activities and commissioning schedules, including vendor startup scheduling.
• Manage submittals, RFIs, procurement logs, OFCI equipment tracking and schedules, and OFCI equipment inspection and receiving.
• Manage owner and direct-vendor schedules, including IT, roofing consultant, geotechnical, and third-party inspectors.
• Manage customer fit-out schedules and phase turnover alignment between base build and tenant work.
• Review and support GMP buyout; perform detailed analysis and own recommendations.
• Provide analyzed value-engineering recommendations and proactive cost avoidance or reduction ideas.
• Review and approve change orders, including cost approval and process flow, and review monthly pay applications.
• Assess weekly project progress and provide accurate reporting, including weekly project reports and GC reports and safety metrics.
• Manage and attend weekly OAC meetings and prepare meeting minutes.
• Process project cost documents, including pay applications and change orders.
• Manage project closeout, including financial closeout, O&M materials, punch lists, and operations-related items.
• Manage design coordination after initial design and coordinate integration of customer fit-out design packages outside the base-build scope.
• Validate design costs and process changes; manage construction administration.
• Manage and communicate the overall permit process, AHJ inspections, and certificate-of-occupancy process.
• Perform secondary responsibilities in design management, budget and cost management, change management, and pay applications.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 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: Mid Level