Senior Data Center Construction Manager

Vantage Data Centers; Albany (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Vision and dental

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Construction Manager to lead cross-functional teams across one or more data center buildings in Shackelford County, TX. You will own delivery from preconstruction through commissioning, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and drive safety and quality on site.

You will coordinate with internal teams, design-build partners, and Operations to ensure design intent and long-term operation goals are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, or similar field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a project engineer in assisting or supervising construction projects of increasing complexity required; 7+ years preferred.
• Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and/or MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a requirement
• Complex and technical construction experience is required
• Data Center experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote the Vantage Values: Trust, Accountability, Respect and Agility.
• Lead and develop Vantage team members to include third-party project resources.
• Lead overall project delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, and risk management across all phases.
• Oversee preconstruction, due diligence, and buyout activities, including contractor selection and scope alignment.
• Lead coordination across internal stakeholders, design teams, trade partners, and Operations to ensure alignment with design intent, budget, and long-term facility operations.
• Monitor project financials, including forecasting, monthly reporting, and EAC tracking.
• Lead contractor billing and pay application processes, ensuring accuracy and progress tracking.
• Oversee construction execution, including job walks, safety participation, progress tracking, and coordination of site activities.
• Ensure adherence to safety programs, QA/QC, and compliance with codes and lease requirements.
• Lead startup, commissioning, and closeout activities, including schedule management and system validation.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and mitigate project risks, resolving issues and conflicts as needed.
• Maintain visibility into all construction site activities, ensuring progress, safety, and quality.
• Drive customer engagement, ensuring requirements are captured and delivered throughout the project lifecycle.
• Travel required is expected to be 10-30%.

Skills

Project management

MS Project / P6

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Construction Manager to lead cross-functional teams across one or more data center buildings in Shackelford County, TX. You will own delivery from preconstruction through commissioning, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and drive safety and quality on site.

You will coordinate with internal teams, design-build partners, and Operations to ensure design intent and long-term operation goals are met.