Data Center/Substation Owner’s Representative

Hdr

The Role

Overview

Owner's rep overseeing substation projects for data centers, managing utilities, EPC, and schedules.

Key Responsibilities

  • utility interconnect
  • project management
  • budget oversight
  • design review
  • construction monitoring
  • risk management

Tasks

-Represent the Owner in meetings with local gas and electric utilities, EPC Contractor, and/or both internal and external partners/stakeholders. -Oversee scope, schedule, and assist the Owner with budget management. -Project management of substation projects including design-bid-build and EPC delivery models -Responsible for interfacing with project stakeholders, including the Owner, the serving utilities, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), and EPC Contractor throughout the phases of project development and execution. -Support the Project Owner with the utility interconnect process by completing or reviewing the necessary applications, load letters, RFIs, scheduling utility meetings, responding to utility data requests, coordinating the two-way exchange of information, and facilitating utility planning meetings with the Owner, EPC Contractor, and the Utility. -Review the EPC Contractor's Construction Plan, Site Logistics Plan, Health & Safety Plan and Quality Plan prior to construction start. -Review and report upon permitting application packages to ensure that the drawings, specifications and documents are in accordance with the local authority’s requirements, and are in place and in accordance with the Owner’s conditions of the contract. -Monitor the performance of the EPC Contractor during construction. -Support the Owner with EPC Contractor RFP development and bid selection. -Represents HDR to support marketing and proposal development for power delivery opportunities. -Oversee the Owner and internal HDR engineering disciplines for responses to design RFI’s and submittal reviews. -Monitor the development and track progress of design deliverables and provide a peer review for completeness for each design submittal: 30%, 60%, 90%, Issued for Construction and jurisdictional submissions, advising the Owner of any issues or nuances in design or construction that could impact the execution or delivery of the project. -Support the Owner with project risk management and scheduling.

Requirements

  • bachelor's
  • owner rep
  • pe licensure
  • pmp
  • substations
  • project management

What You Bring

-Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering -Able to travel to project sites for in-person meetings & site visits when necessary. Less frequent during design phase, more frequent during construction phase. -Prior experience as an Owner's Representative / Owner's Engineer on Data Centers/Substations -Proactive, responsive, savvy communicator -Strong technical knowledge of substations and the energy industry -Experience reviewing EPC contract terms and managing scope change processes -7 years related experience -Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication (both written and verbal) skills -Professional Engineer (PE) licensure, PMP, and/or DBIA certification highly desired -Bachelor's degree in related field -Proficient experience in substation design up to 500kV -Experience with energy utilities and interconnect processes for mission critical projects -A minimum of 2 years project management experience

The Company

About Hdr

-provides innovative and sustainable solutions for infrastructure, buildings, and the environment. -combines engineering, architecture, and environmental stewardship in a holistic approach. -designing award-winning transit systems, water treatment plants, and energy-efficient buildings. -iconic public buildings and large-scale infrastructure projects.

Sector Specialisms

Architecture

Asset Management

Coastal Engineering & Restoration

Commissioning & Operations

Economics & Finance

Engineering

Environmental Sciences

Healthcare

Infrastructure

Oil and Gas

Planning & Consulting

Power

Program Management

Project Delivery

Research

Right of Way

Sustainability & Resilience

Transportation

Water Resources

Waste Management

Wastewater and Reuse