Senior Director, Construction, NA

Vantage Data Centers LLC; Port Washington (WI); Sur place; USD 200 000 - 250 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Vantage Data Centers LLC is seeking a Senior Director of Construction in Port Washington, WI to oversee multiple data center development projects from conception to commissioning. You will lead internal and external teams, manage budgets, and coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to design criteria.

The role requires extensive construction leadership experience, including CSA/MEP disciplines, and a track record of delivering complex data center

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in construction management or related field.
• 10–12 years of management experience; 12–15 years preferred.
• Data center construction experience; CSA (civil/structural/architectural) and MEP knowledge is required.

Responsabilités

• Lead all aspects of construction projects from master planning through commissioning and closeout.
• Prepare budgets, monthly forecasts, and variance analyses; manage staffing and resources.
• Oversee vendor/contractor relationships; ensure compliance with design criteria, codes, and lease requirements.
• Support sales during customer engagements and align projects with leases and corporate objectives.

Connaissances

Executive leadership

Construction management

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Budgeting

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or equivalent

Outils

MS Project

Primavera P6

MS Office

Description du poste

Senior Director, Construction, NAWe use cookies to make the safest and most effective website possible. / Nous utilisons des témoins afin d’offrir un site Web aussi sécuritaire et performant que possible.### Senior Director, Construction, NAApply: Port Washington, Wisconsin: Full time: Posted Today: R25340# **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.Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity EmployerWe 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. Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values. 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. We’ll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we’re excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!