Another Source’s client, Sabey Data Centers is recruiting an Owner’s Representative to join their team in WA or Umatilla, OR.
Who is Sabey Data Centers?
Sabey Data Centers is a premier multi-tenant data center provider, setting the standard for operational excellence, efficiency, and sustained uptime. With over 20 years of expertise and three million square feet of mission-critical space, Sabey is the largest privately-owned data center owner and operator in the United States. Their cutting-edge facilities—located in Tukwila, WA (20 minutes outside Seattle); East Wenatchee, WA; Quincy, WA; New York, NY; Ashburn, VA; and Austin, TX, with a new location coming soon in Umatilla, OR—support top-tier financial institutions, technology giants, media powerhouses, and healthcare leaders, delivering unparalleled reliability, security, and scalability. By prioritizing sustainability and innovation, Sabey Data Centers continues to shape the digital infrastructure of the future.
SDC is one of the few companies in the industry that both builds and operates its own facilities, giving employees a unique end-to-end view of the data center world. We foster a culture where people who are humble, hungry, and smart are truly valued, supported, and promoted from within. Sabey is deeply committed to being a responsible community partner, returning unused energy to grids and collaborating with local utilities for sustainable impact. While competitors may offer higher salaries, few can match Sabey’s positive culture, purpose-driven mission, and long-term career growth opportunities.
About this role:
The Owners Representative contributes to the overall success of Sabey Data Centers by leading the delivery of capital projects — including new data center capacity, tenant fit-outs, and major infrastructure replacements — from concept through commissioning. Acting on behalf of Sabey Data Centers, this role provides both technical and project management oversight for the design, construction, and commissioning of critical support systems. The Owners Representative is a key liaison between Engineering, Sabey Construction Inc. (SCI), Design, Operations, Finance, and external stakeholders, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in alignment with Sabey’s Owners Project Requirements, design standards, operational goals, and customer requirements.
Your contribution will likely be:
- Demonstrate effective time management skills including planning, priority setting, and multi-tasking across multiple concurrent projects and campuses.
- Serve as Sabey’s primary point of accountability for assigned projects from concept through turnover.
- Oversee scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring adherence to approved project objectives and early identification of risk, issues, and required mitigations.
- Provide technical oversight and guidance throughout design, construction, commissioning, and turnover, with emphasis on mission-critical MEP systems and maintainability.
- Collaborate with the Director of Data Center Design and design consultants to ensure alignment with Sabey design standards, product evolution goals, and lessons-learned feedback loops.
- Review, recommend, and assist in the implementation of additions, modifications, and improvements to critical support systems, prioritizing safety, reliability, efficiency, and total cost of ownership.
- Coordinate with Sabey Construction to ensure consistent execution, adherence to project governance standards, and proper administration of contracts, change management, and documentation control.
- Maintain accurate reporting of progress and key performance metrics.
- Review change orders for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contracts and project objectives.
- Assist in developing Owners Project Requirements documents for new construction, additions, and retrofit projects, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, leasing commitments, and long-term operational strategy.
- Oversee and support the commissioning process from planning through turnover, including commissioning plans, integrated systems testing, punch lists, and closeout documentation.
- Evaluate new technologies and propose system enhancements that optimize performance, efficiency, and sustainability.
- Collaborate with customers and Leasing to assess technical requirements and ensure effective responses to RFPs and RFIs.
- Develop innovative solutions to complex problems, balancing technical depth with project delivery accountability and stakeholder communication.
- Leverage AI tools (e.g., GPTs, automation platforms) to streamline routine tasks such as summarizing documents, drafting correspondence, generating meeting notes, and maintaining engagement trackers.
Experience you will bring to the team:
- Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated project management experience within the data center, mission-critical, or large-scale commercial/industrial construction sectors.
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-phase projects involving design, construction, and commissioning of electrical and mechanical systems.
- Experience managing general contractors or working within an owner/developer structure preferred.
- Familiarity with Tier III+ data center design standards and redundancy configurations preferred.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential strongly preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without compromising safety, quality, budget, or schedule.
- Advanced knowledge of the English language with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong understanding of project lifecycle management, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk mitigation, and change management.
- Advanced engineering and mathematical reasoning skills, with strong technical understanding of data center electrical and mechanical infrastructure (e.g., UPS, switchgear, generators, chillers, CRAHs, liquid cooling).
- Proficiency in project management and construction management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Procore, Excel) and standard office applications.
- Ability to read and interpret building plans, specifications, contracts, and technical submittals.
- Working knowledge of construction techniques, documentation control practices, and safety/environmental standards.
- Effective at balancing technical depth with project delivery accountability, executive-level reporting, and cross-functional stakeholder communication.
- Demonstrated judgment, accountability, and results orientation consistent with Sabey’s core values — long-term relationships, insightful stewardship, and pioneering innovation.
- Aptitude and willingness to learn and utilize AI tools and technology.
Sabey’s investment in YOU:
Sabey is committed to building an enduring, next-generation company that values and invests in the success of its team members. Through SabeyLife, a holistic well-being initiative, Sabey provides the resources, benefits, and support to help employees thrive both professionally and personally.
SabeyLife includes:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Sabey covers 100% of employee-only premiums for the base high-deductible medical and PPO dental plans, contributes up to $2,000 annually to an HSA, and provides onsite gym access and free parking at most locations.
- Time to Recharge: Employees receive up to 5 weeks of PTO based on tenure, plus 10 paid holidays and the flexibility to carry over unused PTO into the new year.
- Financial Wellness: Sabey offers a competitive, matched 401(K) retirement plan to support long-term financial security.
- Growth & Development: Employees have access to professional and personal development programs, including:
- Thought Patterns for High Performance: A mindset training program focused on optimizing productivity, resilience, and goal achievement.
- Everything DiSC: A workplace communication and personality assessment that helps employees improve teamwork, collaboration, and leadership effectiveness.
- Built to Last: A development framework centered on creating sustainable success, fostering innovation, and reinforcing a strong organizational culture.
Sabey believes that investing in employees' well-being, growth, and success strengthens the organization and the communities it serves.
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $82,900 - $124,351. Learn more about Sabey and their organization here: http://6126385.hs-sites.com/sabey-jobs
Sabey Corporation and its subsidiaries, including Sabey Data Centers and Sabey Construction, are equal opportunity employers and drug-free workplace. Applicants will be subject to a pre-employment drug test and background check. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or other protected classes.
Another Source works with their clients, on a retained project basis. As you read through the job posting and review the list of qualifications (required and/or preferred), please do not self-select out if you feel you do not meet every qualification. No one is 100% qualified. We encourage you to apply and share your story with us.
If you need further assistance and/or accommodation to apply, please contact the Sabey Human Resources Department at 206-919-3054 or by email at mike.harris@sabey.com.
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