Senior Director, Construction, NA

Vantage; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D

Short/Long-term Disability

Paid time off

Employee assistance

401k with company match

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers seeks a Senior Construction Projects Director to lead development, design, permitting and construction of multiple data center projects onsite. You will oversee several teams, coordinate with sales, operations and executives to drive the company’s strategic objectives.

This role requires 10–12 years in construction management (12–15 preferred), data center and CSA/MEP experience, and proficiency with MS Project or P6.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or equivalent experience.
• 10–12 years of management experience; 12–15 years preferred.
• Complex and technical construction experience required; data center experience preferred.
• Experience in CSA/MEP construction management required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and project management tools like MS Project or P6.

Responsibilities

• Lead master planning through project closeout for multiple construction projects.
• Create and manage budgets, monthly forecasts and variances.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders and drive project delivery.
• Manage direct reports, third‑party PM resources and staffing utilization.
• Ensure design criteria and construction align with operational goals and leases.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Tools

MS Project

P6 (Primavera)

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.

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.

The Senior Construction Projects Director is a key leader within the Construction Project Management department, supporting the overall success and growth of the organization. Reporting to the Construction Project Management Executive, they typically oversee multiple teams led by Senior Managers and Managers. In this capacity, the Senior Construction Projects Director sets the long‑term vision for the function, directing all major departments to drive business success. This role involves highly skilled executive‑level management and decision‑making, ensuring the effective coordination of construction projects from inception to completion. Collaborating with various organizational levels, the Director influences others to adopt best practices and approaches, including executive leadership. Their responsibilities include overseeing project planning, budgeting, and execution, as well as establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders. As a pivotal figure in shaping the organization’s direction, the Senior Construction Projects Director plays a critical role in achieving strategic goals and fostering a culture of excellence within the Construction Project Management function.

Position Description

This position will be based onsite at one of our locations 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. Collaboration and integration in the sales lifecycle process including client interface is integral to the role. 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

Additional Details

• Salary Range: 200-250k Base + Bonus
• 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 Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.