Worldwide Mission Critical
Job Location :
Herndon,VA, USA
Posted on :
2025-01-29T19:32:55Z
Job Description :
- Act as Owner's representative adding value to the construction of data centers that meet or exceed industry standards.
- Represent Owner in a professional and ethical manner at all times.
- Work to mitigate changing orders and ensure that construction is undertaken properly, and that Owner's risk is minimized.
- Ensure that contractors are performing and providing deliverables per the construction agreement/contract.
- Monitor daily construction activities at the project site including scheduling of work and delivery of equipment & materials.
- Review submittals, drawings, and reports during the project design phase to avoid potential issues in construction.
- Monitor construction and report on work progress, budget status, and schedule status regularly to Owner and company leadership in verbal and report form.
- Manage and finalize contract processes and documents such as RFI's and change orders, preparing them for management review and approval.
- Review, interpret, and provide feedback on contractor provided documents.
- Review, verify, and approve Contractor progress billings.
- Review all commissioning, quality assurance, and quality control work/reporting done by contractor. Coordinate internal/external engineering support as needed.
- Work with Owner's operations staff, asset manager, and O&M provider to facilitate field visits and document review in anticipation of project substantial completion and commercial operation date.
- Manage internal project team to produce client deliverables
- Prioritize Owner site representative's activities/inspections to monitor contractor
- Represent Owner and coordinate site tours as needed for investors, utility representatives, etc.
- Provide initial evaluation of all Contractor payment applications to ensure accuracy relative to actual project construction status.
- Assist in cash flow forecasting and processing of payment requests.
- Represent Owner in contract/payment discussions with Contractor.
- Provide support for and/or lead construction contract negotiations.
- Provide technical, clerical, and other support for production of RFP's
- Perform due diligence tasks on new project opportunities and perform site assessments of potential projects
- Coordinate with and direct Owner's consultants as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering field preferred.
- 10+ years relevant work experience in construction/project management role.
- Experience with construction contract administration.
- Knowledge of related construction practices.
- Experience in the utility electricity generation field desirable.
- Prior experience in the mission critical environment desirable.
- Strong general computing skills.
- Strong proficiency in Excel, MSWord, MS Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Willingness to travel
- High levels of initiative, self-direction, and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a close team environment
- Ability to motivate Contractor with solid communication skills and contract knowledge to accomplish Owner and project goals
- Ability to direct the troubleshooting and resolution of highly complex or unusual construction problems
- Capable of planning and organizing internal and external resources
- Problem analysis
- Willingness to take on responsibilities with a commitment to perform
- Flexibility
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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