CSA Owner’s Representative

The CSA Owner’s Representative acts on behalf of the Client within the PMC team, providing oversight, assurance, and governance of all Civil, Structural, and Architectural works across the project lifecycle. The role ensures that the Design & Build contractors deliver CSA works in compliance with:

• Employer’s Requirements
• Applicable codes and Luxembourg regulations
• Quality, safety, cost, and schedule objectives
• Mission-critical data center standards Key

Responsibilities

Client Representation & Governance

• Act as the primary client representative for CSA scope on site
• Ensure contractors deliver in line with contract, specifications, and programme
• Provide independent assurance to the Client and PMC leadership
• Support alignment with FIDIC / contract framework

Design & Pre-Construction Oversight

• Review and challenge CSA design deliverables for: Constructability, Compliance with Employer’s Requirements, Data center standards
• Support design coordination with A/E teams and other disciplines
• Contribute to Value engineering, Risk identification, Procurement strategies

Construction Management & Site Supervision

• Oversee all CSA works including:

o Earthworks, enabling works o Foundations and structural frames

o External works, roads, drainage, utilities

o Envelope and architectural fit-out

• Monitor:

o Progress vs schedule

o Quality of works

o Contractor performance

• Conduct regular:

o Site inspections

o Audits

o Progress reviews

• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, and standards

Interface & Coordination

• Coordinate CSA activities with:

o MEP teams (critical for data center integration)

o Commissioning activities

o Owner-direct vendors

• Manage interfaces with:

o Substation / utility works

o Logistics and site infrastructure

• Facilitate collaboration across PMC functions and contractors

Contract Administration & Commercial Support

• Support:

o Change control and variation review

o Claims assessment and mitigation

• Validate contractor submissions:

o Method statements (RAMS)

o Technical submittals

o Shop drawings

• Contribute to cost and risk reporting

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure robust QA/QC processes are implemented and followed
• Monitor issue tracking systems (e.g. BIM360) and close-out of defects
• Oversee:

o Inspections

o Punch lists

o As-built documentation

• Ensure alignment with Owner’s quality standards

Commissioning & Handover

• Support commissioning readiness of CSA systems
• Coordinate handover between construction and commissioning teams
• Ensure completion of:

o Punch lists

o Snagging

o Documentation (O&Ms, warranties, as-builts)

• Assist with final inspections and project close-out

Required Skills & Experience

• 10–15 years in construction/project management
• Strong experience on: Data centers (preferably hyperscale) and/or mission critical infrastructure
• Experience in PMC / Owner’s Engineer or client-side roles is highly desirable
• Proven track record managing CSA packages on large-scale projects