Planning and Delivery Manager - Data Center Construction (Hybrid)

The posting, as KALCON wrote it

KALCON is seeking an experienced and field-oriented Scheduler / Planning & Delivery Manager to support the successful delivery of mission-critical data center construction projects. Acting as an extension of the Owner's Representative team, this role provides on-site schedule leadership, construction planning support, schedule validation, and delivery oversight throughout construction, commissioning, and turnover activities. The position may support projects where the client is acting as either the tenant within a third-party developed facility or as the developer delivering space for a tenant, requiring flexibility in how the role engages with project stakeholders and contractors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field preferred. Experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• 5+ years of experience supporting commercial, industrial, mission-critical, manufacturing, infrastructure, or large-scale construction projects in a field-based construction, scheduling, project engineering, superintendent, construction management, or planning role
• Proven experience utilizing Primavera P6 to develop, maintain, analyze, and validate construction schedules in support of active field operations.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, trade sequencing, site logistics, procurement, commissioning, startup, turnover, and operational readiness activities.
• Experience working directly with General Contractors, superintendents, subcontractors, and trade partners to validate schedule assumptions, construction sequencing, manpower loading, and reported progress against actual field conditions.
• Ability to identify schedule risks, analyze critical path activities, evaluate recovery plans, and communicate schedule impacts and recommendations to project teams and leadership.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence stakeholders, challenge assumptions, and drive accountability in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Ability to maintain a consistent on-site presence, perform routine field walks, and travel as required to support project assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting mission-critical, data center, hyperscale, colocation, AI infrastructure, or other technically complex construction projects.
• Experience working within an Owner's Representative, developer, tenant-representative, or owner's project management environment.
• Experience integrating construction schedules with commissioning, startup, testing, and turnover milestones.
• Familiarity with Pull Planning, Last Planner System®, Lean Construction principles, or collaborative planning methodologies.
• PSP, PMP, CCM, or similar industry certifications.

Duties and Responsibilities

Field Validation & Construction Planning

• Maintain an active on-site presence to validate that c

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ective working relationships with contractors, superintendents, vendors, consultants, and project stakeholders to promote collaboration and schedule accountability.

• Support projects operating under either tenant-representation or developer delivery models and adapt communication and coordination approaches accordingly.

Benefits Offered

• Medical insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% KALCON match when an employee contributes at least 5%
• 15 days of paid time off
• 8 paid National Holidays
• Reimbursement for professional licenses and certifications

Submission Requirements

At a minimum, the candidate’s professional resume must include the following:

• List of all Educational Achievements
• List of all Professional Licenses or Certificates
• List of Awards Received
• Detailed Employment History with each company including:
• Name & Contact Information of the firm or agency
• Start Date and End Date (Month & Year)
• Positions Held

At KALCON we are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where every individual is respected and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicant and employees will receive consideration for employment as we do not tolerate discrimination of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes to the success of our company and the innovation behind the exceptional projects we deliver. We encourage and support applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team and thrive. Our hiring and employment practices are guided by principles of fairness, equality, and opportunity for all.

Salary Range
$140,000 — $200,000 USD