Senior Director, Construction, NA

Vantage Data Centers; New Albany (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k program with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Construction Manager based in Millersport, OH to oversee construction projects. The role will involve leading teams, managing budgets, and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in construction management and at least 10 years of management experience, with technical construction experience, particularly in data centers preferred. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and a 401k with company match.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in a management role required.
• Complex construction experience necessary.
• Data Center experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of construction including master planning.
• Manage project budgets and establish monthly forecasts.
• Drive construction decisions and manage teams.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Management

Team Leadership

Budgeting

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

P6

Job description

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.

Position Description

This position will be based onsite in Millersport, OH and will oversee new development, design, entitlement/permitting, and all aspects of construction. As a leader, you will be responsible for managing multiple projects and teams as well as ensuring all projects are in alignment with strategic corporate objectives & integration in the sales lifecycle process including client interface. Coordination and translation of requirements from Vantage's internal subject matter experts ensures long term operational sustainability is preserved while driving towards optimized construction delivery.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead all aspects of construction including master planning, pre‑construction, design, permitting, entitlements, competitive bidding, team selection, construction, commissioning, and project closeout
• Create and manage project budgets and establish monthly forecasts including variances
• Act as thought leader and drive coordination and integration of internal stakeholders within the project
• Manage direct reports and third‑party project management resources and track staffing utilization
• Manage campus‑wide execution of development projects from concept through commissioning and prepare various reports on a monthly and/or quarterly basis
• Own resource allocation and project workflow for direct reports and third‑party project management continent workforce
• Drive day‑to‑day construction decisions to conclusion
• QA/QC work products of direct reports to confirm accuracy. Manage inputs and delivery of work products from internal team members to ensure that new data center spaces comply with all applicable requirements (Basis of Design (BOD), specifications, code, lease, etc.)
• RFP (Request for Proposal) creation and management for capital projects and customer builds
• Establish project budgets and submit approval packages to executive team
• Support sales in customer engagement and fulfillment of requirements as tied to leases and manage delivery in accordance with leases
• Partner with Director, Construction Cost & Finance to produce monthly project forecasts including variance analyses as well as execution of Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and project authorizations for new and existing contractors and vendors
• Vendor/Contractor management including qualification and relationship building/maintenance
• Review monthly billing with direct reports, confirm substantiation and audit vs budget
• Ensure 'lessons learned' are held and placed in the feedback loop to drive continuous improvement
• Ensure project team complies with project turnover documentation requirements to Operations
• Work closely with Operations to coordinate design criteria and construction with ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities
• Additional duties as assigned by Management

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, or similar field, or equivalent experience
• 10 to 12 years of experience in a management role required, 12 to 15 years preferred
• Complex and technical construction experience is required
• Data Center experience is preferred
• Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a requirement
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools like MS Project or P6
• Travel required is expected to be 10‑30% but may increase over time as the business evolves

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.

Additional Details

• 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.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.