Construction Manager, NA

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.

Construction Department

The Construction team is responsible for the entire process flow of delivering the physical data centers from shovel ready state through commissioning, working with Sales, Operations, and management along the way. Construction implements and executes upon the work product developed by the Development & Engineering (D&E) team. The team also manages Vantage's build partners to success through technical feedback and review, and actively participating in review of schedule and budget.

Many times, a role like this at other companies is purely oversight. One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our construction teams are given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process. When compared to external resources, our internal team can ensure the key stakeholders are engaged in the decision-making process to align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with corporate goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high-impact decisions and even more impactful results.

Position Description

Vantage is looking for a Construction Manager to manage and drive success on new and ongoing, small, medium-to-large-sized construction projects for the Wisconsin market. The position covers all aspects of a construction project. Areas of expertise require autonomy and independent discretion in the following areas :

RFP development and overall project budgeting

Pre-bid oversight and coordination

Managing all design phases and documents

Customer engagement for sales and fulfillment of requirements

Coordination and supervision of design-build contractors

Coordination with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts

Oversight of physical construction activities

Participation in commissioning

Hand-off of physical data center and project documents to operations

Essential Job Functions

Management of project scope, schedule, and budget

Drive all aspects of construction including pre-construction, design development, permitting and entitlements, competitive bid process, team selection, construction oversight, commissioning, and project closeout

Cultivate ability to create business cases and bring projects from concept through internal project approval

Duties

Collaborate with design team, operators and clients

Submit monthly project financial reporting including forecasting, cash-flow, etc.

Review monthly contractor billing and perform job walks to substantiate progress

Develop, manage, maintain, and assist with contract negotiation of new and existing vendors

Manage input and delivery of work products from internal team members to ensure that new data center spaces comply with the project requirements, customer requirements, all engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications

Develop, document, and drive lessons learned, process improvements, cost, and schedule savings initiatives throughout the project lifecycle process

Work closely with the Operations to coordinate design criteria with budgetary issues and ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities

Awareness of the importance of mission-critical facility operation

Additional duties as assigned from time to time by Management

Job Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, similar field, or equivalent experience

5 years of experience in managing construction projects of increasing complexity required, 7+ years preferred

Data Center experience is a strongly preferred

Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a requirement

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon-we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!