Senior Construction Manager, NA

Senior Construction Manager

Vantage is looking for a driven Senior Construction Manager to provide overall leadership for our growing project management team and key internal stakeholders as we expand the company. 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.

Lead all aspects of construction including master planning, pre-construction, design, permitting, entitlements, competitive bidding, team selection, construction, commissioning, and project closeout

Create and manage project budgets and establish monthly forecasts including variances

Act as thought leader and drive coordination and integration of internal stakeholders within the project

Manage direct reports and third-party project management resources and track staffing utilization

Manage campus-wide execution of development projects from concept through commissioning and prepare various reports on a monthly and / or quarterly basis

Own resource allocation and project workflow for direct reports and third-party project management continent workforce

Drive day-to-day construction decisions to conclusion

QA / QC work products of direct reports to confirm accuracy. Manage inputs and delivery of work products from internal team members to ensure that new data center spaces comply with all applicable requirements (Basis of Design (BOD), specifications, code, lease, etc.)

RFP (Request for Proposal) creation and management for capital projects and customer builds

Establish project budgets and submit approval packages to executive team

Support sales in customer engagement and fulfillment of requirements as tied to leases and manage delivery in accordance with leases

Partner with Director, Construction Cost & Finance to produce monthly project forecasts including variance analyses as well as execution of Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and project authorizations for new and existing contractors and vendors

Vendor / Contractor management including qualification and relationship building / maintenance

Review monthly billing with direct reports, confirm substantiation and audit vs budget

Ensure 'lessons learned' are held and placed in the feedback loop to drive continuous improvement

Ensure project team complies with project turnover documentation requirements to Operations

Work closely with Operations to coordinate design criteria and construction with ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities

Additional duties as assigned by Management

Bachelor's degree in construction management, or similar field, or equivalent experience

7 to 10 years of experience in a management role required, 10 to 15 years preferred

Complex and technical construction experience is required

Data Center experience is preferred

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

Travel required is expected to be 15-30% but may increase over time as the business evolves

This role is based onsite at one of our Vantage locations

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.