Senior Program Manager - Owner’s Representative (Data Center Construction Delivery) - Churchill : Job Details

Founded in 2017, Churchill has swiftly become a leader in construction project controls and management. Our core mission is to build lasting relationships with our clients by exceeding expectations and providing unparalleled value in all our projects. Churchill has a broad operational reach, serving key clients in data center, corporate real estate, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. Our in-depth understanding of corporate frameworks and business needs is grounded in our team's rich experience leading projects with budgets ranging from $1 million to $2 billion. We aspire to be recognized as the premier international entity in our field. To achieve this, we are on a constant quest to attract and retain the industry's most esteemed professionals. Churchill's ethos is one of inclusion and diversity, nurturing the individual and collective growth, development, and leadership skills of our team members. We are committed to the belief that our staff is our most significant investment and the cornerstone of our success.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Owner's Representative (Senior PgM - Site Lead) to oversee the delivery of multiple hyperscale data center projects simultaneously. This individual will serve as the client's trusted on-site lead, managing construction execution, stakeholder alignment, risk mitigation, and performance tracking across large, technically demanding programs.

The ideal candidate has a proven history of managing large teams, coordinating across cross-functional groups, and driving successful outcomes in high-volume, high-velocity Data Center environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Oversight & Execution
• Lead site-level delivery of multiple hyperscale construction projects from groundbreaking through commissioning.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the client and contractors/subcontractors, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
• Monitor project progress, schedule adherence, budget status, and quality control standards.

Team & Stakeholder Management

• Manage and coordinate large, multi-disciplinary teams across civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical scopes.
• Facilitate weekly progress meetings with contractors, design teams, and client stakeholders.
• Provide leadership in resolving field-level challenges and conflicts with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

Risk & Change Management

• Identify and mitigate risks across safety, schedule, cost, and quality domains.
• Review and approve site-related change orders, RFIs, submittals, and procurement schedules.
• Report issues and escalation items to the owners senior site leadership with clarity and urgency.

Client Representation

• Act as the owner's eyes and ears on site—ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, client standards, and business goals.
• Champion safety, compliance, and performance excellence on every aspect of project delivery.
• Provide executive-level reporting on site progress, milestones, KPIs, and concerns.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience managing complex, large-scale construction projects; confirmed hyperscale data center experience required.
• Proven experience running multiple projects concurrently, ideally in fast-track or mission-critical environments.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a background managing large site-based teams and subcontractor networks.
• Deep knowledge of construction best practices, sequencing, and contract structures (CM-at-risk, design-build, etc.).
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and reporting skills.
• Ability to travel and/or relocate to project sites as needed.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.

Preferred Attributes

• PMP or CCM certification
• OSHA 30-hour training
• Familiarity with Primavera P6, Procore, or similar tools
• Strong client-facing presence and stakeholder management skills

Why Churchill Cost?

• Industry-leading projects with global clients
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Professional growth in a fast-scaling organization