Project Controls Specialist, NA

Vantage Data Centers LLC; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers LLC is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to support cost, budget, and schedule management for our NA portfolio. Based onsite in Port Washington, WI, you will develop cost data, implement scalable processes, and collaborate with contractors and internal teams to improve project performance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field, 5 years of project controls experience, and familiarity with cost estimating, earned value, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field.
• 5 years of project controls management experience.
• 5-10 years preferred; strong cost and scheduling skills.
• Experience with cost estimation, budgeting and control.

Responsibilities

• Develop initial project forecast and cashflow.
• Manage Change Orders and payment applications.
• Oversee general contractor and design consultants during construction.
• Monitor project risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Reconcile forecasted final costs with actual costs.
• Prepare cost and schedule reports for weekly/monthly reviews.
• Attend project meetings and document decisions.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Quantity Surveying

Project Controls Manager certification

Tools

Yardi

Job description

Project Controls Specialist, NA page is loaded## Project Controls Specialist, NAlocations: Port Washington, Wisconsintime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R25076# **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.**Position Overview**As the Project Controls Cost Specialist, NA, your key function will be to support the efficient delivery of Vantage Data Center Portfolio by the organization of data, implementation of scalable processes and the use of professional tools. In this role, you will lead, collaborate, negotiate, and communicate to identify areas for improvement, development of plans, processes and execute changes. This includes supporting project budgets and schedules, identifying risks and clearly communicating them to project stakeholders.**This role will be based onsite in Port Washington, WI.****Essential Job Functions**Implement and maintain standard procedures for cost informational requirements from data submitted by contractors and suppliers. Develop methodologies for classification and interpretation and benchmarking of the data gathered. Perform cost engineering functions encompassing estimating, cost control and supporting budget preparations, forecasting, cashflow and reporting. Support decision making with objective data, working with partner teams to understand the impact of project implementation in a live data center environment. Convert the project's approved estimate into a control budget for usage in cost management. Provide cost estimating support for internal efforts on an \"as needed\" basis Evaluate projections based on earned value management. Prepare and present project cost and schedule summary reports in weekly, bi-monthly and monthly Project Status Review meetings, utilizing spreadsheets, diagrams, graphs, and reports suitable for presentation to upper management.**Essential Job Duties**Develop initial project forecast & cashflow Change Order Management Payment application review Ongoing management of general contractor, design consultants, schedule, scope, and RFIs during construction Monitoring project risks and implementing mitigation strategies as required Reconcile forecasted final costs with final actual costs Undertake project actual cost benchmarking report Responsible for undertaking monthly Work in Place & forecasting process Attend and organize project meetings as required to support deliverables.**Job Requirements**Education:- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management- Quantity Surveying or certification as Project Controls Manager or equivalent recommendedExperience:- 5 years of experience in project controls management required- 5-10 years preferred.- Experience with accounting software like Yardi strongly preferred.Skills: Strong organizational and time management skills. Understanding general project controls technical skills and the integration of all of the components including organizational, planning, accounting, analysis and revision process areas. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. Travel required is expected to be up to 10-15% but may increase over time as the business evolves.**Additional Information:**This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.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.Vantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Vantage 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.