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Owner's Rep Construction Manager

LVI Associates, Saline, MI, United States


Overview
Owner's Rep Construction Manager - Data Center Projects

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.

Role
Our client is seeking a

Construction 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.

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

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.

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