Construction Manager, NA
Company: Vantage Data Centers
Location: Ashburn
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
About Vantage Data CentersVantage is committed to being a
workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We
celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to
learn from one another's experience.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 DepartmentThe 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 DescriptionVantage is
looking for a Construction Manager to manage and drive success on
new and ongoing, small, medium-to-large-sized construction
projects. The position covers all aspects of a construction
project. Areas of expertise require autonomy and independent
discretion in the following areas:
- RFP development and overall project budgeting
- Pre-bid oversight and coordination
- Managing all design phases and documents
- Customer engagement for sales and fulfillment of
requirements
- Coordination and supervision of design-build contractors
- Coordination with internal stakeholders and subject matter
experts
- Oversight of physical construction activities
- Participation in commissioning
- Hand-off of physical data center and project documents to
operationsEssential Job Functions
- Management of project scope, schedule, and budget
- Drive all aspects of construction including pre-construction,
design development, permitting and entitlements, competitive bid
process, team selection, construction oversight, commissioning, and
project closeout
- Cultivate ability to create business cases and bring projects
from concept through internal project approvalDuties
- Collaborate with design team, operators and clients
- Submit monthly project financial reporting including
forecasting, cash-flow, etc.
- Review monthly contractor billing and perform job walks to
substantiate progress
- Develop, manage, maintain, and assist with contract negotiation
of new and existing vendors
- Manage input and delivery of work products from internal team
members to ensure that new data center spaces comply with the
project requirements, customer requirements, all engineering
standards, applicable codes, and specifications
- Develop, document, and drive lessons learned, process
improvements, cost, and schedule savings initiatives throughout the
project lifecycle process
- Work closely with the Operations to coordinate design criteria
with budgetary issues and ongoing maintenance and operation of
existing facilities
- Awareness of the importance of mission-critical facility
operation
- Additional duties as assigned from time to time by Management
- Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, similar field,
or equivalent experience
- 5 years of experience in managing construction projects of
increasing complexity required, 7+ years preferred
- Data Center experience is a strongly preferred
- Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP
(mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a
requirementWe 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 EmployerVantage
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.
Keywords: Vantage Data Centers, Sterling , Construction Manager, NA, Professions , Ashburn, Virginia
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