TFO Project Manager - Data Center Construction
KALCON is hiring a Tenant Fit-Out Project Manager in Richmond, VA to act as Owner's Representative on newly built data centers, overseeing white space build-out, MEP distribution, equipment installation, testing, commissioning, and turnover while coordinating contractors, designers, and commissioning agents.
- Compensation
- $140K–$200K / yr
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Category
- Project management
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering
- 7-10 years of experience in design or construction, with data center, semiconductor, lab, or other critical facility construction experience
- Experience supporting tenant fit-out, white space build-out, or MEP infrastructure delivery within a data center or mission-critical environment
- Working knowledge of MEP systems, commissioning processes, and turnover requirements
- Ability to oversee contractor performance, schedule milestones, quality, and safety compliance from an Owner's Representative perspective
- Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
- History of strong client relations and people management skills
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to identify project issues and respond proactively
- Strong written and oral communication skills with senior management, general contractors, trade partners, designers, and commissioning agents
Nice to have
- PMP, CCM, or PE license
Full description
KALCON is seeking an experienced Tenant Fit‑Out (TFO) Project Manager to serve as an Owner’s Representative on newly constructed data center facilities. This role supports the Tenant Fit‑Out phase of data center delivery, which follows completion of the base build and focuses on the installation, integration, and turnover of tenant‑specific infrastructure within a brand‑new facility. The TFO Project Manager will oversee owner‑furnished and tenant‑specific scopes including white space build‑out, MEP distribution, equipment installation, system tie‑ins, testing, commissioning, and readiness for operations. The role interfaces closely with the base build team, general contractor, trade partners, and commissioning agents to ensure tenant scopes are delivered in alignment with design intent, schedule milestones, quality standards, and operational requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering
- 7-10 years of experience in the design or construction of projects, with experience in data center, semiconductor, lab, or other critical facility construction required
- Experience supporting tenant fit-out, white space build-out, or MEP infrastructure delivery within a data center or mission-critical environment
- Working knowledge of MEP systems, commissioning processes, and turnover requirements
- Ability to oversee contractor performance, schedule milestones, quality, and safety compliance from an Owner’s Representative perspective
- PMP, CCM, or PE license is a plus
- Proficient use of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project
- History of strong client relations and people management skills
- Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify project issues and respond proactively
- Strong written and oral communication skills to exchange information with senior management, general contractors, trade partners, designers, and commissioning agents
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as the Owner’s Representative Project Manager for the Tenant Fit‑Out (TFO) phase of a newly constructed data center facility, representing owner/developer interests throughout execution, commissioning, and turnover.
- Provide direct oversight of tenant fit‑out construction activities within a completed base build, including white space build‑out, power and mechanical distribution extensions, equipment installation, controls integration, and support infrastructure.
- Act as the primary coordination point between the owner/developer, general contractor, base build team, tenant delivery teams, designers, and commissioning agents to ensure alignment across scopes and responsibilities.