Director, Construction, NA

Milwaukee Succeeds; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Director of Construction in Port Washington, WI. This pivotal role involves taking ownership of data center delivery from pre-construction to commissioning, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, with 7-10 years of leadership experience in construction management, and preferably strong knowledge in data center construction. The role requires strong leadership skills, the ability to manage multiple projects, and proficiency in project management tools.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in construction management leadership.
• Experience delivering complex technical construction projects.
• Data center construction experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing CSA and MEP construction scopes.
• Proficiency with project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction delivery from pre-construction to closeout.
• Manage project budgets and prepare financial forecasts.
• Oversee resource allocation and project workflow.
• Ensure compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Budget Management

Communication

Construction Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of leading hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Operating in North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, we deliver reliable, efficient and sustainable data center solutions that scale rapidly to meet market demand.

Position Overview

Director of Construction – Port Washington, WI. Owns all aspects of data center delivery from pre‑construction through commissioning. Leads internal project teams, third‑party partners and cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver projects safely, on schedule and within budget.

This senior leader partners with Sales, Development & Engineering, Operations and Finance to translate business requirements into optimized construction execution while maintaining rigorous quality, cost and schedule controls.

Position is based on‑site in Port Washington, WI.

Essential Job Functions

Construction Leadership and Project Execution

• Lead all assigned aspects of construction delivery, including master planning, pre‑construction, design coordination, permitting, bidding, team selection, construction, commissioning and closeout.
• Drive day‑to‑day construction decisions while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and project requirements.
• Manage projects from concept through commissioning and prepare monthly and quarterly project reporting.

Financial and Commercial Management

• Create and manage project budgets, establish monthly forecasts and conduct variance analysis.
• Review and validate monthly contractor billing, ensuring substantiation and alignment with approved budgets.
• Support RFP development and management for capital projects and customer builds.
• Partner with the Director of Construction Cost & Finance to produce project forecasts and manage execution of MSAs and authorizations.

Team and Resource Management

• Manage direct reports and third‑party project management resources, including staffing plans and utilization tracking.
• Own resource allocation and project workflow for internal teams and contingent resources.
• Confirm QA/QC work products from direct reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with requirements.

Quality, Risk, and Continuous Improvement

• Ensure construction execution complies with BOD, specifications, codes, leases and regulatory requirements.
• Manage delivery of work products from internal and external partners to ensure compliant, high‑quality data center facilities.
• Capture lessons learned and incorporate them into feedback loops to drive continuous improvement.

Cross‑Functional and Stakeholder Collaboration

• Act as a thought leader and coordinate integration of internal stakeholders across assigned scopes.
• Support Sales in customer engagement, translating lease and client requirements into executable delivery.
• Work closely with Operations to coordinate design criteria and construction activities alongside maintenance of existing facilities.
• Ensure project teams comply with turnover documentation requirements for Operations.

Additional Duties

• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7–10 years of experience in a construction management leadership role; 10–15 preferred.
• Experience delivering complex, highly technical construction projects.
• Data center construction experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience managing both CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction scopes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management tools such as MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Strong leadership, organizational and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Travel expected 15–30% and may increase with business needs.

Physical Demands and Special Requirements: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear.

Additional Details

• Eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid time off, employee assistance, 401(k) with company match and other voluntary benefits.
• Compensation depends on qualifications, skills, experience and may fall outside the posted range.

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We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We build each other up, support one another and inject fun into our work. This culture is rewarded with an above‑market compensation package and extensive benefits.

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

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 if a recruiter without an agreement is hired; such resumes are deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.