Senior Project Engineer, NA

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 Overview

Vantage is looking for a self-starting Senior Project Engineer to drive core project coordination efforts across a wide spectrum of ongoing construction projects. Daily tasks include submittal/RFI workflow management, change order management, design coordination, project closeout management, payment application reviews, participation in commissioning, and coordination of construction activities with the full-time Operations staff. Regular collaboration and coordination are required with internal resources and design-build contractors. 

This position is on-site in Goodyear, AZ.

Essential Job Functions

Manage individual tasks throughout the construction process including submittal and RFI processing, and safety reporting

Coordinate Vantage led meetings, transcribe meeting minutes and drive actions to closure

Oversee OFCI equipment release, delivery, deficiencies, startup and commissioning

Ensure project compliance with Vantage document controls and file specifications

Administer project closeout specifications and associated turnover documentation

Duties

Coordinate internal alignment on project document reviews, cost optimization exercises, contract issuances and design modifications

Enforce project quality controls and safety programs through an in-depth understanding of the partner contracts and design documents

Lead the Vantage safety program and provide weekly HRA site walk reports. Two (2) HRA site walks are required per week to provide accurate safety metrics to the Vantage EH&S department

Translate job requirements to execution with minimal supervision

Assist construction manager in preparing monthly financial updates and forecasts.

Handle the Contractor billing process for the project and facilitate coordination with the Vantage CCF department to ensure accuracy of scope included in each bill and timely review of all pay applications

Run the change order review process turnkey. Provide timely review of change orders for accuracy of scope and costs

Input PO requests in the financial system and oversee the distribution process to all Vantage vendors

Facilitate page-turn design document reviews and assemble comments with action items for internal stakeholders and direct contracted design partners

Partner with Vantage vendors turnkey to ensure successful completion of their scope (ie. Signage, Furniture, and Controls)

Guide design team/contractors throughout each project

Work closely with Operations to coordinate ongoing construction activities on campus, develops and tracks MOPs for critical work in live spaces, and provide customer support as necessary

Provide project commissioning support by onboarding the Commissioning Agent, facilitating script approvals and ensuring compliance with customer requirements

Drive internal and external project closeout requirements

Assist the Construction department with the upkeep of current campus and site permits, update the permit bond tracking sheet, and coordinate with local authorities to ensure all permits are current

Additional duties as assigned by Management

Job Requirements

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

3+ years of experience as a Project Engineer in assisting or supervising construction projects of increasing complexity required

Data Center experience is a preferred

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

Expected travel is 10% but may grow and evolve over time

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.