Director, Construction, NA

2 weeks ago

Ashburn, United States Vantage Data Centers Full time
About Vantage Data Centers


Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another's experience.

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 driven Directors of Construction 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.

This role is based on-site in Stafford, VA. Travel is required (see Job Requirements).

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

  • 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

Duties

  • 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

Job Requirements

  • 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

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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.

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