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

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

Portsmouth, OH

KALCON is looking for a self-starting Project Manager to drive core project coordination effortsonlow-voltage construction scopes on mission-critical data center construction projects. This role oversees schedule, cost, quality, safety, and coordination activities for low-voltage systems, including structured cabling, security, AV, controls, and related infrastructure. This position will serve as the primary point of contact between the Owner, General Contractor, low-voltage contractors, vendors, commissioning agents, and internal Operations teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• 5-10+ years of experience supporting or managing construction projects of increasing complexity
• Experience in low-voltage and/or electrical construction management strongly preferred
• Data center or mission-critical facility experience preferred
• Strong working knowledge of project controls, document management, and construction workflows
• Proficiency in Procore strongly preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, multi-project environment

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the Commissioning Manager in executing the full commissioning lifecycle from construction through turnover.
• Assist with coordination between the General Contractor, commissioning agents, subcontractors, vendors, and design teams.
• Participate in commissioning planning meetings and support schedule coordination activities.

Commissioning Support & Coordination

• Serve as the Owner’s Representative for all assigned low-voltage scopes.
• Coordinate internal alignment on document reviews, contract issuances, design changes, and cost optimization efforts.
• Lead coordination efforts between procurement, construction management, operations, and external contractors.
• Maintain strong working relationships with General Contractor and trade partner teams.
• Translate project requirements into executable plans with minimal supervision.

Schedule & Field Oversight

• Review and evaluate schedule updates on a biweekly basis.
• Perform regular site walks to validate installation progress against schedule and sequencing at a high level.
• Coordinate low-voltage work activities with ongoing campus operations and live environments.
• Develop, track, and manage MOPs for critical work in operational spaces.

Cost & Commercial Management

• Assist with preparation of monthly financial updates and project forecasts.
• Manage contractor billing processes, including pay application review and coordination with Client finance teams.
• Lead the change order review process, ensuring accuracy of scope, cost, and documentation.
• Process purchase orders and manage distribution to Client vendors.
• Support filing and tracking of lien waivers and commercial closeout documentation.

Procurement & OFCI Coordination

• Act as liaison between the Owner’s procurement team and the General Contractor for OFCI low-voltage equipment.
• Coordinate procurement status, delivery sequencing, and installation readiness.
• Ensure procurement activities align with construction schedules and commissioning milestones.

Quality & Safety Management

• Enforce project quality control and safety programs through a detailed understanding of contracts and design documents.
• Perform a minimum of two (2) on-site safety observations per week.
• Manage Client safety program requirements and provide weekly HRA site walk reports.
• Support accurate safety metrics reporting to Client EHCS teams.

Document Control & Reporting

• Maintain Client agendas, meeting minutes, and action item tracking.
• Lead smaller project meetings and document meeting outcomes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage Procore directory structure, monthly updates, and GC document control coordination.
• Maintain internal project file storage and documentation standards.
• Provide commissioning support, including onboarding of the Commissioning Agent and coordination of testing activities.
• Facilitate review and approval of commissioning scripts and documentation.
• Assist with document control and issue closeout during commissioning.
• Drive internal and external closeout requirements, including turnover documentation and final deliverables.
• Assist with maintaining current campus and site permits.
• Update permit bond tracking documentation.
• Coordinate with local authorities to ensure permits remain current and compliant.

Commissioning & Closeout

• Provide commissioning support, including onboarding of the Commissioning Agent and coordination of testing activities.
• Facilitate review and approval of commissioning scripts and documentation.
• Assist with document control and issue closeout during commissioning.
• Drive internal and external closeout requirements, including turnover documentation and final deliverables.

Permitting & Compliance

• Assist with maintaining current campus and site permits.
• Update permit bond tracking documentation.
• Coordinate with local authorities to ensure permits remain current and compliant.

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

Salary Range

$140,000 - $220,000 USD