Senior Project Engineer, NA

Vantage Data Centers Management Company LLC; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to drive core construction coordination across multiple data center projects. The role requires direct collaboration with internal teams and design-build partners, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to safety and quality standards.

Based on-site in Phoenix, AZ, the position emphasizes submittal/RFI processing, cost control, and close coordination with Operations throughout each project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent with 3+ years as a Project Engineer in construction.
• Data Center experience preferred.
• Experience in CSA and MEP construction management is a strong plus.
• Travel approximately 10% is expected.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate submittal/RFI workflow and maintain safety reporting.
• Manage design coordination and project closeout activities.
• Oversee change orders and contractor billing processes.
• Collaborate with Operations to coordinate campus construction.
• Maintain project documentation, permits, and file controls.

Skills

Project coordination

Construction management

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or similar

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.

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 manages 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 stakeholders are engaged in the decision-making process to align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with corporate goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high- impact decisions and even more impactful results.

Position Description

Vantage is looking for an ambitious and self-starting Senior Project Engineer to drive core project coordination efforts across a wide spectrum of ongoing construction projects. Daily tasks include submittal/RFI workflow management, change order management, design coordination, project closeout management, payment application reviews, participation in commissioning, and coordination of construction activities with the full-time Operations staff. Regular collaboration and coordination are required with internal resources and design-build contractors.

Essential Job Functions

*This position is based on-site in Phoenix, AZ.*

• Manage individual tasks throughout the construction process including submittal and RFI processing, and safety reporting
• Coordinate VDC led meetings, transcribe meeting minutes and drive actions to closure
• Oversee OFCI equipment release, delivery, deficiencies, startup and commissioning
• Ensure project compliance with Vantage document controls and file specifications
• Administer project closeout specifications and associated turnover documentation

Duties

• Coordinate internal alignment on project document reviews, cost optimization exercises, contract issuances and design modifications
• Enforce project quality controls and safety programs through an in-depth understanding of the partner contracts and design documents
• Manage the Vantage safety program and provide weekly HRA site walk reports.
• Two (2) HRA site walks are required per week to provide accurate safety metrics to the Vantage EH&S department
• Translate job requirements to execution with minimal supervision
• Assist construction manager in preparing monthly financial updates and forecasts
• Manage the Contractor billing process for the project and facilitate coordination with the Vantage CCF department to ensure accuracy of scope included in each bill and timely review of all pay applications
• Manage the change order review process turnkey.
• Provide timely review of change orders for accuracy of scope and costs
• Input PO requests in the financial system and manage the distribution process to all Vantage vendors
• Facilitate page-turn design document reviews and capture comments with action items for internal stakeholders and direct contracted design partners
• Manage Vantage vendors turnkey to ensure successful completion of their scope (ie. Signage, Furniture, and Controls)
• As required, manage design team/contractors throughout each project
• Work closely with Operations to coordinate ongoing construction activities on campus, develops and tracks MOPs for critical work in live spaces, and provide customer support as necessary
• Provide project commissioning support by onboarding the Commissioning Agent, facilitating script approvals and ensuring compliance with customer requirements
• Manage and maintain internal project file storage
• Drive internal and external project closeout requirements
• Assist the Construction department with the upkeep of current campus and site permits, update the permit bond tracking sheet, and coordinate with local authorities to ensure all permits are current
• Additional duties as assigned from time to time by Management

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or similar field, or equivalent experience 3+ years of experience as a Project Engineer in assisting or supervising construction projects of increasing complexity required
• Data Center experience is a preferred
• Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a strong preference
• Expected travel is 10% but may grow and evolve over time

Company Culture

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

Vantage Data Centers 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 Data Centers.