Owner Project Manager — Data Centers & Mission-Critical Facilities

Owner's Project Manager — Data Centers & Mission-Critical Facilities

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As an Owner's Project Manager at Critical Facility Group, you'll serve as the owner's trusted representative on data center and mission-critical facility projects, managing delivery from design through closeout. You'll coordinate directly with architects, engineers, construction managers, and owner-direct vendors to keep projects on schedule, on budget, and built to the standard these facilities require.This isn't a role where you're one layer removed from the decisions. You'll own the Master Project Budget, lead change order negotiations, and be the person clients look to when something needs a real answer, not a status update.
The OpportunityThis role fits someone who already has real owner's-rep or agency CM experience and wants more ownership over how a project actually gets delivered — not just tracked. You'll be involved from early design through final closeout, coordinating across every discipline on the job and representing the owner's interests directly with contractors, vendors, and design teams.
What You'll DoCoordinate and manage all owner-direct vendors, consultants, and internal vendors throughout the project lifecycleServe as the primary liaison with AE, CM, and CxA teams, ensuring contract compliance, budget adherence, and schedule performanceManage project budgets and cash flow, including establishing and maintaining the Master Project BudgetReview and process invoices, payment applications, and retention paymentsLead cost management and change control efforts, including change order review, negotiation, and cost/benefit analysisIdentify, track, and communicate project risks to clients in real timeMaintain document control, including drawing sets, addendums, bulletins, and clarificationsConduct regular job walks to monitor construction quality and progressManage the punch list, substantial completion, and final completion processesLead the full project closeout process, including collection of warranties, as-builts, and O&M manualsPrepare field observation reports, KPI reports, contract compliance audits, and project memorandums
What You'll Bring5+ years of experience in construction or project management, preferably in an owner's representative capacityStrong knowledge of construction contracts, budget management, and schedule oversightExperience with cost management, change order negotiation, and vendor coordinationFamiliarity with document control platforms such as Procore or ACCExcellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders across organizational linesBachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field is a plus, not a requirementPMP certification is a plusExperience on commercial, institutional, or mission-critical facility projects is a plus
Why Critical Facility GroupCritical Facility Group specializes in the design, construction administration, and operational support of data centers and other critical facilities. Our projects range from new facilities built from the ground up to work within existing, operating environments. You'll manage projects that deliver facilities where reliability, constructability, and long-term operation are critical considerations.At CFG, you'll be involved in more than tracking schedules and budgets. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to project decisions, coordinate across disciplines, represent the owner's interests directly, and see projects through from design to final closeout. As you take on more complex work and greater responsibility, you'll have opportunities to continue developing your project management and leadership skills.
Critical Facility Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. xzbcwsv All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.