Owner Rep Construction Manager
Senior Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager
Data Center Construction (Owner's Representative)
About Our Client
Our client provides professional project controls and construction management services to leading owners, operators, and contractors across the construction industry. The firm supports complex projects by helping teams deliver work on schedule, within budget, and with clear cost and schedule visibility.
Our client supports employees through structured training, strong mentorship, and access to industry‑leading tools and processes. Experienced construction professionals are encouraged to bring their expertise and perspective, while those earlier in their careers are developed into trusted team members through hands‑on project experience. With more than two decades of experience and offices across the U.S. and Europe, our client supports projects nationwide and internationally.
About the Role
Our client is seeking a Senior Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager to support owner‑side construction management services for a large‑scale hyperscale data center project.
This role works closely with the client's senior project manager, consultants, contractors, and other key stakeholders to help oversee and deliver a highly complex, mission‑critical facility. This is a highly visible project‑team position offering substantial opportunity for technical growth, leadership development, and career progression.
Key Responsibilities
- Support design development, project budgeting, and cost management activities
- Review, verify, and approve vendor pay applications and supporting documentation
- Track quantities using timesheets, field data, and physical accounting methods
- Assist with reviewing monthly contractor billing and payment applications on behalf of the owner
- Lead recurring project coordination and progress meetings representing the owner
- Review, analyze, and evaluate contractor schedule updates and progress reports
- Maintain and oversee cost reports and monthly financial tracking
- Support the management of extra work billing, change orders, and claims under the direction of the Project Manager
- Manage and track design changes and the change‑management process
- Oversee the submittal and RFI process on behalf of the owner's team
- Promote and support a safe job site and work environment
Qualifications
- 8-10 years of experience in construction management, project engineering, or a related discipline
- Strong need for experience on mission‑critical, industrial, or process‑driven facilities, e.g. data centers
- Ability to prepare, analyze, and clearly communicate cost and revenue projections
- Working knowledge of local permitting and entitlement processes, with the ability to drive timelines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to understand how individual responsibilities contribute to broader organizational and project goals
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, contractors, and clients
- Demonstrated relationship‑building skills with peers, leaders, and project stakeholders
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and skill enhancement
- Reputation for being dependable, detail‑oriented, and thorough
- Ability to think creatively and manage complex challenges on fast‑track, schedule‑driven projects
Benefits & Perks
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employer‑paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
- Optional voluntary life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Employee assistance and life support programs
- Paid time off plus 10 paid holidays
- Wellness programs
- Team events and company culture initiatives
Compensation:
Pay range for this role is competitive and based on experience.
FAQs
Congratulations, we understand that taking the time to apply is a big step. When you apply, your details go directly to the consultant who is sourcing talent. Due to demand, we may not get back to all applicants that have applied. However, we always keep your CV and details on file so when we see similar roles or see skillsets that drive growth in organisations, we will always reach out to discuss opportunities.
Yes. Even if this role isn’t a perfect match, applying allows us to understand your expertise and ambitions, ensuring you're on our radar for the right opportunity when it arises.
We also work in several ways, firstly we advertise our roles available on our site, however, often due to confidentiality we may not post all. We also work with clients who are more focused on skills and understanding what is required to future-proof their business.
That's why we recommend registering your CV so you can be considered for roles that have yet to be created.
Yes, we help with CV and interview preparation. From customised support on how to optimise your CV to interview preparation and compensation negotiations, we advocate for you throughout your next career move.