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Basebuild Project Manager (Owner's Representative) - Data Center Construction

KALCON
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/1/2026
Seeking a Mid to Senior level Project Manager to provide Owner Representation on the construction of a hyperscale data center campusin Cedar Rapids, IA. This individual will manage various scopes during the base build of multiple buildings on campus.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering, or applicable trade/superintendent experience.
  • 7-10 years of experience working in either design or construction of projects. Experience in Labs, Semiconductor, Data Center, and/or Critical Facility Construction is necessary.
  • Proficient use of MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
  • Strong written and oral communication skills to exchange information with senior management, service providers, workers, and contractors

Schedule

Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Review construction manager's (CM) monthly forecast.
  • Hold weekly CPM schedule review meetings
  • Attend multiple CM/subcontractor detailed planning meetings
  • Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment schedule management
  • Vendor start up scheduling
  • Commissioning schedule coordination
  • Owner/Direct vendor schedule management (IT, Roofing Consultant, Geotech, Third Party Inspectors)
  • Customer Fitout - schedule management
  • Customer Fitout - Phase turn over alignment (base build & Tenant)

Cost

  • GMP buyout review and support
  • GMP buyout detailed analysis and ownership of recommendations
  • Provide VE recommendations with analysis
  • Change order review and approval (cost approval and process flow)
  • Proactive cost avoidance/reduction ideas
  • Monthly pay application review

Field

  • QA/QC general oversight
  • QA/QC daily review and inspection with CM
  • Safety general oversight
  • Safety daily review & inspection with CM
  • facility coordination (MOP's, Notifications)
  • Assess weekly progress and provide accurate reporting
  • Manage OFCI equipment inspection/receiving process

Project Management

  • Process cost documents (pay apps, change orders, etc.)
  • Manage and attend weekly OAC meetings and minutes
  • Provide weekly project reporting
  • Manage project closeout process (financial, O&M's, punchlist, Ops, etc.)

Design

  • After initial design, manage design coordination efforts
  • Coordinate customer fit out design package integration (non base-build)
  • Validate design cost and process changes
  • Management of construction administration process

Permit/AHJ

  • Manage and communicate overall permit process
  • AHJ inspection and certificate of occupancy process management.

Benefits Offered

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 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
  • Name of the firm or agency
  • Start Date and End Date (Month & Year)
  • Positions Held
  • List of Projects/Programs Managed including project value, location of assignment, roles and responsibilities and contribution to each project

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 applicant 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.

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