Director, Project Controls, NA

Vantage Data Centers

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About The Position

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. Position Overview Vantage is looking for a Director, Project Controls to lead strategic project controls initiatives across global development efforts. This role will drive consistency, innovation, and performance across scheduling, cost, change management, and reporting functions, partnering with cross-functional teams to optimize delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in project controls, with global exposure.
• Expertise in P6, cost systems, and predictive analytics.
• Proven leadership and strategic planning capabilities.
• Travel is expected to be up to 10% but may increase as the business evolves.

Responsibilities

• Programmatic Support: Lead development and implementation of global project controls standards.
• Oversee schedule and cost database integrity and analytics.
• Drive adoption of standardized breakdown structures and SOVs.
• Reporting: Deliver executive-level dashboards and performance reports.
• Lead forecasting and risk analysis across regions.
• Ensure integration of risk data into decision-making processes.
• Change Management: Architect scalable change management systems and workflows.
• Evaluate and approve major design/construction changes.
• Leverage historical data to inform future project planning.
• Development Projects: Guide schedule and cost planning across all development stages.
• Ensure contractor alignment with global controls standards.
• Partner with estimating and finance teams to drive cost optimization.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees