Senior Director, Construction, NA

Vantage Data Centers•New Albany, OH

50d•Onsite

About The Position

Vantage is looking for a driven Senior Director of Construction to provide overall leadership for our growing project management team and key internal stakeholders as we expand the company. 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. This role is based on-site in Columbus, OH. Some travel could required depending on business needs (see Job Requirements).

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
Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a requirement
Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools like MS Project or P6
Travel required is expected to be 10-30% but may increase over time as the business evolves

Nice To Haves

Data Center experience is preferred

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

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.

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