Owners Rep Construction Cost Controls Director

Owner's Rep - Construction Cost Controls Director Ashburn, VA

This opportunity is with a leading provider of mission‑critical data center solutions as a Managed Services Provider. The firm provides a complete life cycle of solutions that are custom‑fit to the requirements of clients’ mission‑critical facilities. This role offers a career‑growth mind‑ed position with exciting projects using leading‑edge technology and innovation, as well as competitive salaries and benefits. They build mission‑critical data center facilities nationwide for Enterprise, Colocation and Hyperscale companies.

• Maintain liaison with contractors and vendors to manage day‑to‑day activities impacting the delivery of critical facilities construction projects and ensure successful setup, implementation and delivery of project controls strategies.
• Ensure client goals and objectives are established and achieved, implement project action plans, anticipate and respond to all client needs, and act as a trusted advisor for comprehensive real estate work.
• Maintain commitment to organized and accurate documentation.
• Act with fiduciary responsibility to client projects, including complete financial controls setup, oversight and management of projects.
• Establish and manage project budgets, maintain monthly forecasts and cash flow analysis, prepare anticipated cost reports and any other reports required by the client.
• Partner with key stakeholders by gaining feedback from clients and attending meetings.
• Manage due diligence, programming, design, entitlements, bidding, permitting, procurement, design team selection, schedule creation/management, contractor selection, vendor selection, sustainability and post‑construction services.
• Make data‑driven decisions regarding project controls performance by collecting and analyzing relevant statistics and streamlining communication of project controls processes.
• Evaluate and incorporate lessons learned from all sites to enhance current and future data center construction successes.
• Contribute to business development through identification of project or client opportunities.
• Oversee capital improvement programs with design and construction processes at multiple sites through local and account‑based resources.
• Negotiate contracts with selected vendor(s) and manage performance of all contracted vendors, consultants, etc.
• Identify and address areas of concern regarding potential liabilities and risk.
• Train management staff on project control procedures and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Supervise, lead, and mentor team members on the project controls team.
• Regularly update upper management with reports on project controls activities.
• Analyze planning efforts for manpower and project integration timelines on customer sites.
• Drive uniform company standards for project delivery across all projects.
• Analyze financial aspects of contracts (progress billing, rental equipment, income/expenses) to protect the company’s interests while maintaining good client relationships.

• 10+ years of project financial controls experience on data center/critical facilities construction projects as an owner or general contractor on large commercial projects.
• 3 or more years of prior management experience.
• BA, BS, Associates Degree or relevant certifications (Project Management, Construction Management, Business, Engineering) is a plus; a Master’s degree is a huge plus.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PMI‑Scheduling Professional (SP) is a plus.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Expert in client relations, client management and consulting.
• Data center experience is a must.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, MS Project, etc.).
• Proficient in Oracle Primavera P6, Salesforce, etc.
• Working knowledge of accounting and financial reporting, budgeting, scheduling and processes as they relate to corporate real estate, design and construction.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Effective communicator via email, phone and in‑person.
• Ability to work independently; self‑starter, self‑motivated, attention to detail, taskmaster, problem solver and effective with time management.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
• Client‑facing skills and leadership abilities.
• Team player able to build long‑term cooperative partner relationships with internal and external individuals.
• Demonstrated project leadership, including scheduling, cross‑functional collaboration and milestone tracking.

Company offers competitive salaries and benefits package including medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

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