Senior Director, Construction, NA

Vantagedc; Port Washington (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage seeks a Senior Construction Projects Director to lead the Construction Project Management function onsite at our locations. You will oversee multiple development projects from concept through commissioning, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and effective coordination across internal teams and stakeholders.

The role requires a strong track record in complex construction management, data center experience, and ability to deliver on budgets and schedules while guiding a team of

Qualifications

• 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 tool

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Data Center experience

Project leadership

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or similar field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

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.

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 tool