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United Global Technologies (UGT) is seeking a highly organized and technically proficient Site Representative to manage all on-site operations, communications, and logistics for hyperscale data center projects.

This role represents UGT and our OEM partners across major client environments, including Amazon, META, Google, Microsoft, and Eaton, ensuring the successful delivery and integration of electrical and infrastructure systems within mission-critical facilities.

The Site Representative serves as the primary point of contact between UGT’s OEM partners, client representatives, contractors, and project stakeholders—overseeing daily coordination, reporting, and quality assurance of OEM-managed electrical equipment and services.

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Operations & Representation

· Serve as the on-site representative for UGT and OEM partners, ensuring proper coordination with hyperscale data center client teams and subcontractors.

· Represent OEMs in all phases of installation, commissioning, and integration of electrical-based systems and equipment.

· Oversee field activities, ensuring that all OEM-supplied materials and components are received, stored, and installed according to specification.

· Conduct regular site walkthroughs and quality inspections to verify compliance with project requirements, standards, and timelines.

2. Project Communications & Coordination

· Act as the central point of communication for all site-related matters, coordinating between UGT’s internal teams, OEM partners, and client personnel.

· Schedule and lead regular coordination meetings with client stakeholders, engineering teams, and subcontractors.

· Maintain detailed records of meeting minutes, decisions, and action items, ensuring accountability and follow-up.

· Provide daily/weekly status updates to UGT project management and OEM leadership teams.

3. Logistics & Documentation Management

· Manage logistics for OEM equipment deliveries, including tracking, verification, and scheduling of shipments.

· Ensure all material handling, receiving, and staging align with project timelines and client site requirements.

· Coordinate installation sequencing, material staging, and storage to prevent site delays.

· Maintain accurate documentation of all field changes, RFIs, as-built updates, and issue logs.

4. Technical Oversight & Compliance

· Work closely with electrical and mechanical teams to verify installation accuracy and system readiness for commissioning.

· Ensure OEM specifications, safety standards, and quality control protocols are strictly adhered to.

· Support troubleshooting and resolution of technical issues that arise during installation or testing phases.

· Liaise with OEM engineering and support teams to provide real-time field insights for continuous improvement.

5. Client Relations & Reporting

· Build strong relationships with client site leadership, facilities management, and technical teams.

· Provide clear, concise communication to maintain alignment between OEM objectives and client expectations.

· Deliver professional reports summarizing progress, risks, and upcoming milestones.

· Represent UGT and OEM interests with the highest degree of professionalism, accountability, and technical credibility.

Qualifications

Required

· Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience) is preferred but can accept equivalent experience.

· 5+ years of experience in data center construction, electrical systems, or OEM field representation is desired- Military experience in mass logistics is desired in lieu of other experience.

· Exceptional communication, coordination, and client-facing skills.

· Experience leading cross-functional meetings and managing multiple stakeholders.

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, Bluebeam, and similar project management tools.

Preferred

· Experience working with OEMs (Eaton, Schneider Electric, Siemens, ABB, etc.) on large-scale data center deployments.

· Familiarity with commissioning processes, quality control systems, and MEP integration workflows.

· OSHA 30 or other relevant safety certifications.

· PMP or equivalent project management certification.

Competencies

· Leadership: Confident in managing multi-stakeholder communications on fast-paced, high-profile projects.

· Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of electrical and mechanical interfaces within data centers.

· Organization: Ability to track numerous project elements simultaneously and maintain accurate records.

· Professionalism: Serves as the trusted on-site face of UGT and its OEM partners.

· Problem-Solving: Anticipates issues and provides proactive solutions to maintain schedule integrity.

2017 – Based on our past performance with the Department of Energy (DOE), UGT was selected into the Mentor Protégé program to support Stanford National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC) in California.
2013-2015 – UGT secured 400% growth over this 3-year period.
2012-2017 – Inc. Magazine has named UGT to its 500/5000 list of top IT service companies in the US for six straight years.
2018 – UGT has been honored as a Proven Performer in the ZeroChaos Performance Excellence Program.