Senior Manager, Project Controls, NA

Vantage Data Centers; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Senior Project Controls Manager to oversee the financials of data center construction projects, driving cost-effective practices and on-time delivery. You will develop budgets, prepare estimates, track expenses, generate forecasts, negotiate contracts, and lead cost control with cross-functional teams while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Travel up to 30% may be required; PMP certification is a plus; Procore proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in construction cost management.
• Strong understanding of construction project management, cost estimation, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Procore).
• PMP or related certification is a plus.
• Travel up to 30% based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Budget management for data center construction projects, ensuring all financial targets are met.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, track expenses, and analyze cost variances to forecast accurately.
• Generate regular financial reports, including cost-to-complete forecasts, budget updates, and variance analysis.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors and subcontractors, review bids, and ensure compliance with budget constraints.
• Identify potential financial risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Develop and implement cost control processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs across projects.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, and other partners to align goals and financial objectives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Additional duties as assigned by Management

Skills

Budget management

Financial analysis

Cost control

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Finance, Engineering

Tools

Procore

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.

Construction Department

The Construction team is responsible for the entire process flow of delivering the physical data centers from shovel ready state through commissioning, working with Sales, Operations, and management along the way. Construction implements and executes upon the work product developed by the Development & Engineering (D&E) team. The team also leads Vantage’s build partners to success through technical feedback and review, and actively participating in review of schedule and budget. Many times, a role like this at other companies is purely oversight. One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our construction teams are given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process. When compared to external resources, our internal team can ensure the key partners are engaged in the decision‑making process to align long‑term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with company goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high- impact decisions and even more impactful results.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and diligent Senior Project Controls Manager to supervise and lead the financial aspects of our data center construction projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring cost-effective construction practices, monitoring project budgets, and implementing cost‑saving strategies while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. This role requires a strong understanding of construction cost management, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Essential Job Functions

• Budget Management: Develop, lead, and monitor budgets for data center construction projects, ensuring all financial targets are met.
• Cost Estimation and Control: Prepare detailed cost estimates, track expenses, and analyze cost variances to ensure accurate forecasting and effective cost control.
• Financial Reporting: Generate regular financial reports, including cost-to-complete forecasts, budget updates, and variance analysis to provide insights to project partners.
• Vendor and Contract Management: Negotiate contracts with vendors and subcontractors, review bids, and ensure compliance with project requirements and budget constraints.
• Risk Management: Identify potential financial risks and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project budgets.
• Process Improvement: Develop and implement cost control processes and best practices to enhance efficiency and reduce costs across construction projects.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, engineers, procurement teams, and other partners to ensure alignment on project goals and financial objectives.
• Compliance: Ensure all financial practices adhere to company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Additional duties as assigned by Management

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in construction cost management, preferably within the data center or technology infrastructure industry or relative experience.
• Strong understanding of construction project management, cost estimation, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in construction management software and financial tools (i.e., Procore).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• PMP or other relevant certification is a plus.
• Travel required is expected to be up to 30% based on business needs.

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 Information

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.

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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.

We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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