Construction Manager, NA

Vantage Data Centers; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid leave benefits

Job summary

A leading data center solutions provider is seeking a Construction Manager to oversee small to large construction projects in San Antonio, TX. This on-site role involves managing project scope, schedule, and budget while collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Construction Management and extensive experience in construction project management, particularly in data centers. The company offers competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing construction projects; 7+ years preferred.
• Data Center experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience in CSA and MEP construction management is required.
• Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP construction management is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Drive all aspects of construction from pre-construction to project closeout.
• Collaborate with design team, operators, and clients.
• Develop and negotiate contracts with vendors and manage project procurements.
• Coordinate design criteria with budgetary issues and ongoing operations.
• Drive pre-construction through project closeout including permitting, design development and commissioning.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Civil and MEP construction management

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or equivalent

Job description

Construction Manager, NA page is loaded## Construction Manager, NAlocations: San Antonio, Texastime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: R19809# **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 Texas 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 **This role is based on-site in San Antonio, TX** **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. #LI-JG1#LI--OnsiteWe 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.Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity EmployerVantage 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!