Director of Construction

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About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

This position will be based onsite at one of our locations and will oversee new development, design, entitlement/permitting, and all aspects of construction. As a leader, you will be responsible for managing multiple projects and teams as well as ensuring all projects are in alignment with strategic corporate objectives. Collaboration and integration in the sales lifecycle process including client interface is integral to the role. Coordination and translation of requirements from Vantage’s internal subject matter experts ensures long term operational sustainability is preserved while driving towards optimized construction delivery.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead all aspects of construction, including master planning, pre-construction, design, permitting, entitlements, competitive bidding, team selection, construction, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Manage direct reports and third-party project management resources, track staffing utilization, and ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Own resource allocation and project workflow for direct reports and third party project management continent workforce.
• Create and manage project budgets, establish monthly forecasts, and analyze variances.
• Establish project budgets and submit approval packages to executive team.
• Partner with the Director of Construction Cost & Finance to produce monthly project forecasts, including variance analyses.
• Act as a thought leader in driving coordination and integration of internal stakeholders within the project.
• Work closely with Operations to coordinate design criteria and construction with ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities.
• Support sales in customer engagement and ensure fulfillment of requirements as tied to leases and manage delivery in accoradance.
• Manage campus-wide execution of development projects from concept through commissioning.
• Drive day-to-day construction decisions to conclusion and ensure QA/QC of work products to confirm accuracy.
• Manage inputs and delivery of work products from internal team members.
• Ensure new data center spaces comply with all applicable requirements, including Basis of Design (BOD), specifications, codes, and leases.
• Manage vendor/contractor relationships, including qualification, relationship building and maintenance.
• Oversee the RFP (Request for Proposal) process for capital projects and customer builds.
• Execute Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and project authorizations for new and existing contractors and vendors.
• Prepare various reports on a monthly and/or quarterly basis, ensuring transparency and accuracy in project progress and financial performance.
• Review monthly billing with direct reports, confirm substantiation, and audit against budget.
• Ensure that lessons learned are captured and placed in the feedback loop to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure that the project team complies with project turnover documentation requirements to Operations.
• Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, or similar field, or equivalent experience
• 5-10 years of construction management experience required.
• Complex and technical construction experience is required.
• 3+ years of Data Center delivery experience is required.
• Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a requirement.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools like MS Project or P6
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Travel required is expected to be up to 10-30% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

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