Data Center Owner’s Representative

Department: Mission Critical – Construction & Commissioning

Locations: Project-Based (Regional and National Travel)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Senior Individual Contributor

Compensation Overview

Base Salary

$130,000 – $200,000+, depending on experience, project scale, and geographic location

• Roles supporting high-cost or high-complexity markets are typically aligned toward the upper end of the range
• Regional or travel-based roles may align toward the mid-range based on scope and responsibility

Additional Compensation

• Annual performance bonus eligibility
• Comprehensive benefits package

Role Overview

A nationally active mission critical delivery organization is seeking an experienced Data Center Owner’s Representative to support large-scale, high-reliability data center construction programs. This role serves as the Owner’s primary advocate and point of accountability throughout design, construction, commissioning, and turnover.

The Owner’s Representative provides technical oversight, project governance, and risk management to ensure facilities are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with long-term operational readiness and reliability objectives. This position is well-suited for a seasoned project professional with deep mission critical experience who thrives in complex, fast-paced delivery environments.

Key Responsibilities

Owner Representation & Project Oversight

• Serve as the primary Owner-side representative across design, construction, commissioning, and closeout
• Act as the central coordination point between the Owner and architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and commissioning teams
• Ensure alignment with Owner standards, operational requirements, and risk management objectives

Design, Construction & Commissioning Support

• Review design documents, submittals, RFIs, and change orders for compliance, constructability, and quality
• Monitor schedule, budget, contingency usage, and overall project health
• Support commissioning activities including FAT, SAT, and Levels 1–5 integrated testing
• Track and drive resolution of deficiencies through structured QA/QC processes

Financial, Safety & Turnover Management

• Review contractor pay applications and cost reporting for accuracy and transparency
• Enforce safety, environmental, and contractual compliance requirements
• Ensure complete turnover documentation, training, warranties, and operational handoff

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• 7–10+ years of experience delivering large-scale construction projects, including mission critical or data center environments
• Experience overseeing projects valued at $100M+
• Strong working knowledge of MEP systems and commissioning processes
• Familiarity with applicable codes and standards (NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE, OSHA)
• Proficiency with project and document management platforms (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, P6)
• Ability to travel regionally and nationally as required

Preferred Experience

• Direct Owner-side or Owner’s Rep experience
• Background supporting fast-track or multi-site delivery programs
• Professional certifications such as PE, PMP, CxA, or similar

Why Join

This role offers the opportunity to represent the Owner on complex, high-impact mission critical projects with significant responsibility and visibility. The position provides competitive compensation, exposure to large-scale infrastructure programs, and the ability to influence project outcomes from concept through operation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The employer is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics under applicable law.