Director, Construction, NA

Vantagedc; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage is seeking a Director of Construction to manage a campus that could include multiple buildings and teams. You will provide overall leadership and drive the success of large-scale new development construction projects through all life-cycle stages from initiation to turnover.

Responsibilities include leading design phases, managing budgets and schedules, and closing out projects with thorough handoffs to Operations. Significant travel may be required as the business evolves.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management or equivalent.
• 15–20 years preferred in managing large construction projects; 12–15 years required.
• Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP construction management is a requirement.
• Data center experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote the Vantage values: Trust, Accountability, Respect and Agility.
• Lead, develop, and mentor construction teams; align with goals and performance expectations.
• Track staff utilization and manage resource allocation and project workflow.
• Support sales and leasing by engaging customers and advancing capital improvement projects.
• Lead Pre-Construction activities: design phases, budgeting, vendor selection, and contract negotiations.
• Oversee on-site construction and commissioning; manage budgets, schedule, and progress reporting.
• Oversee project closeout and handoff to Operations and customers.
• Manage vendor/contractor relationships end-to-end and ensure performance.
• Establish and enforce project controls and continuous improvement loops.
• Travel 10-30%; may increase over time.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Project scheduling

MS Project

Primavera P6

Critical power & cooling

Data center design

North America construction

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

MS Office

Job description

About Vantage

Vantage 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 Delivery 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 participates in review of schedule and budget. Many times, a role like this at other companies is purely oversight.

One thing that distinguishes Vantage

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.

This position will be based on-site in Denver, CO or Phoenix, AZ

Position Overview

The Director of Construction manages a campus that could include multiple buildings and teams. The Director of Construction provides overall leadership and drives the success of large-scale new development construction projects. The Director of Construction is responsible for the entire project life cycle (project initiation, design, construction, turnover to Vantage Operations Team and customer).

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrate and promote the Vantage Values: Trust, Accountability, Respect and Agility
• Lead, develop, and mentor construction teams, fostering alignment with organizational goals, performance expectations, and key initiatives.
• Track staff utilization and manage resource allocation and project workflow across direct reports and contingent workforce.
• Support sales and leasing efforts by engaging customers, gathering requirements, and advancing capital improvement projects through internal approvals.
• Lead Pre-Construction Activities: Manage all design phases (master planning, design development, permitting, and entitlements), ensuring alignment with project requirements, codes, engineering standards, and lease obligations; coordinate cross-functional stakeholders; establish project budgets; and lead vendor/contractor selection, including RFPs, bidding, and contract negotiations.
• Lead Construction Activities: Oversee on-site construction and commissioning to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and quality standards; manage project budgets, forecasting, and financial performance; lead contractor execution, validate progress, and deliver regular project reporting while identifying and implementing process improvements and efficiencies.
• Lead Closeout Activities: Oversee project closeout and the transition of the data center and all documentation to Operations and customers, ensuring all deliverables and handoff requirements are completed accurately and on time.
• Manage vendor and contractor relationships end-to-end, including qualification, performance oversight, and ongoing partnership management.
• Establish and enforce project controls, including tracking productivity, cost, schedule, and workforce performance; ensure accurate reporting, validate progress against plan, and drive corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure 'lessons learned' are held and placed in the feedback loop to drive continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Travel required is expected to be 10-30% but may increase over time as the business evolve

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, or similar field, or equivalent experience
• 12-15 years of experience in managing construction projects required; 15 to 20 years preferred
• Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a requirement
• Complex and technical construction experience is required
• Data center experience is strongly preferred

Skills

• Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing team members.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Working understanding of project scheduling concepts and tools (MS Project or P6)
• Strong working knowledge of critical power and cooling infrastructure systems.
• Proficiency in data center design and familiarity with North American construction