Full-Time

MEP/OFCI Project Manager

Owner's Representative, Data Center Construction

Posted on 9/4/2026

KALCON

KALCON

Compensation Overview

$140k - $220k/yr

Cedar Rapids, IA, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Architecture & Civil Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Quality Assurance (QA)
Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred but not required when equivalent experience is provided.
  • At least 5 years of experience working with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems on commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center construction projects in a project management, field management, or owner-support role.
  • Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and controls systems sufficient to support coordination, review, and oversight activities.
  • Experience interacting with general contractors, subcontractors, and design teams, including tracking progress, observing field work, and identifying potential issues.
  • Proficiency with common construction tools such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, or similar platforms.
  • The professional resume must list all educational achievements, professional licenses or certificates, awards received, and detailed employment history including each firm or agency, start and end dates by month and year, and positions held.
Responsibilities
  • Oversee multiple mechanical, electrical, and plumbing tenant fit-out and base building projects simultaneously while maintaining updated budgets, schedules, and status reports.
  • Conduct regular schedule reviews, lead weekly project meetings, and perform routine site walks to validate installation progress, sequencing, and alignment with project milestones.
  • Serve as a liaison between the client, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders while supporting procurement coordination, equipment delivery, and project execution.
  • Manage and coordinate document reviews, cost optimization, contract administration, design modifications, and guaranteed maximum price and buyout processes.
  • Lead mechanical, electrical, and plumbing design coordination, preconstruction, and construction activities, including submittal reviews, trade coordination, and quality assurance and quality control oversight.
  • Maintain and enforce project quality and safety standards through site observations, coordination with safety teams, and reporting of key metrics.
  • Review and approve contractor pay applications, change orders, and other cost-related documentation, and track overall project financial performance.
  • Facilitate and document owner, architect, and contractor, design, coordination, and trade partner meetings while maintaining communication and accountability across stakeholders.
  • Oversee document control and project management systems such as Procore to ensure accurate records, reporting, and project closeout.
  • Coordinate with design teams, contractors, and stakeholders on project planning, phasing, and execution strategies.
  • Support permitting and entitlement processes, coordinate with authorities having jurisdiction, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with Operations and Commissioning teams to support construction in live environments, including developing methods of procedure and coordinating critical work activities.
  • Support commissioning, startup, and turnover activities to ensure systems meet project requirements and operational standards.
  • Manage third-party vendors and ensure successful delivery of assigned scopes.
  • Monitor project budgets and schedules and provide regular updates and reports to leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of internal project management processes and best practices.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience on data center or mission-critical projects is a strong plus but is not required.

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