The posting
The MEP Construction Manager serves as the Owner’s Representative on site for data center MEP construction projects, from shovel-ready status through commissioning and turnover, acting as the Owner’s observer, reporter, and escalation point. Reporting to the Project Construction Manager, this role monitors the work of the General Contractor and design-build contractors, maintains a strong field presence to verify safe, high-quality construction, reports progress, quality, safety, cost, and schedule status, supports project teams, and escalates issues and risks for decision. The General Contractor remains responsible for construction means, methods, and execution. The Construction Manager works closely with design teams, operations, internal stakeholders, and subject matter experts to ensure project work aligns with Owner requirements, engineering standards, and mission-critical operational goals, and supports the project through commissioning, punchlist, closeout, and handoff of the completed facility and project documentation to Operations.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred, but not required with equivalent experience
- Significant experience managing MEP construction on small, medium, and large-scale projects, preferably in mission-critical or data center environments
- Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedule, and budget from inception through project completion
- Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and controls systems and their installation, testing, and commissioning
- Experience overseeing General Contractors and design-build contractors, including field oversight, QA/QC, and safety
- Experience coordinating design development, permitting, and approvals with design teams, authorities, and stakeholders
- Experience reviewing contractor billing and substantiating progress through field verification
- Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder coordination skills, with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience on hyperscale or mission-critical data center projects
- Experience coordinating OFCI equipment and utility or energy vendors
- PMP, CCM, PE, or similar professional credentials are a plus
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Owner’s on-site representative for data center MEP construction on small, medium, and large projects, observing and reporting on the General Contractor’s safe, high-quality, and timely delivery from planning through completion
- Report to the Project Construction Manager, escalating issues, risks, and variances
- Monitor the General Contractor’s performance, design coordination, and permit, approval, and inspection status
- Support delivery of the physical data centers from shovel-ready state through commissioning, handing off the facility and project documents to Operations and communicating status throughout
- Observe field conditions and construction activities, reporting progress, quality, and safety observations and any deviations from the Development & Engineering (D&E) work product
- Attend commissioning, track punch list progress through closeout, and report results and open items
- Serve as liaison with the Owner’s build partners and participate in schedule and budget reviews
- Monitor partners’ and utility, energy, and OFCI vendors’ contractual compliance and delivery of work products, escalating nonconformance, and support contract administration and negotiations as requested
- Track project scope and schedule from inception through completion, reporting variances
- Review design phases and documents and observe design-build contractor coordination, reporting concerns or discrepancies
- Review monthly contractor billing and perform job walks to verify reported progress, escalating discrepancies, and support review of final financial accounting
- Support preconstruction, design development, permitting, entitlements, business cases, and internal project approval by monitoring progress and providing input
- Keep key stakeholders, internal subject matter experts, design teams, operators, and clients informed, flagging misalignment with project goals and supporting decisions that balance long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics
- Work closely with Operations to coordinate design criteria with budget considerations and the ongoing maintenance of existing facilities
- Review work products from internal team members and partners for compliance with project requirements, customer requirements, engineering standards, codes, and specifications, reporting gaps
- Remain aware of the importance of mission-critical facility operation and report any construction activities that could affect it
- Document and share lessons learned, process improvements, and cost and schedule savings ideas, and recommend best practices to improve project efficiency and effectiveness
- Handle additional duties as assigned by Management
Limits of Authority:
As the Owner’s Representative, the MEP Construction Manager acts within the authority delegated by the Owner, in an observation, reporting, and support capacity, and may not:
- Direct the General Contractor’s or subcontractors’ means, methods, sequencing, or personnel
- Commit Owner funds, issue purchase orders, or approve invoices or payment applications
- Approve, reject, or negotiate change orders or scope or schedule changes
- Execute, amend, or waive contract terms
- Accept work, grant substantial completion, or release punch list items or retainage
- Make commitments on the Owner’s behalf to the GC, partners, clients, or authorities
Such matters must be escalated to the clients Project Construction Manager for decision.
Benefits Offered:
- Medical insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- 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
Submission Requirements:
At a minimum, the candidate’s professional resume must include the following:
- List of all Educational Achievements
- List of all Professional Licenses or Certificates
- List of Awards Received
- Detailed Employment History with each company including: Name & Contact Information of the firm or agency Start Date and End Date (Month & Year) Positions Held
At KALCON we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where every individual is respected and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment as we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes to the success of our company and the innovation behind the exceptional projects we deliver. We encourage and support applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team and thrive. Our hiring and employment practices are guided by principles of fairness, equality, and opportunity for all.
Salary Range
$150,000—$225,000 USD
