Senior Director, Construction, NA

Vantage Data Centers•Port Washington, WI

2d•$200,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director, Construction is a key leader within Vantage’s Construction Project Management department, supporting the organization’s success and growth. Reporting to the Construction Project Management Executive, the role typically oversees multiple teams led by Senior Managers and Managers and sets the long-term vision for the function. It involves executive-level management and decision-making to coordinate construction projects from inception through completion, influence stakeholders and executive leadership, and advance strategic goals and a culture of excellence. Based onsite at one of Vantage’s locations, the position oversees new development, design, entitlement and permitting, and all aspects of construction. The Director manages multiple projects and teams, aligns projects with corporate objectives, and collaborates with sales throughout the sales lifecycle, including client interaction. The role also coordinates requirements from internal subject matter experts to preserve long-term operational sustainability while optimizing construction delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a 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.
Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools such as MS Project or P6.

Nice To Haves

Data center experience.
12 to 15 years of experience in a management role.

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 variance analyses.
Act as a thought leader and coordinate and integrate internal stakeholders within projects.
Manage direct reports and third-party project management resources, and track staffing utilization.
Manage campus-wide development projects from concept through commissioning and prepare monthly and quarterly reports.
Own resource allocation and project workflow for direct reports and third-party project management workforce.
Drive day-to-day construction decisions to conclusion.
Quality-check direct reports’ work products and manage internal team inputs and deliverables to ensure data center spaces comply with applicable requirements, including the Basis of Design, specifications, code, and leases.
Create and manage requests for proposals for capital projects and customer builds.
Establish project budgets and submit approval packages to the executive team.
Support sales in customer engagement and fulfillment of lease requirements, and manage delivery in accordance with leases.
Partner with the Director, Construction Cost & Finance on monthly project forecasts, variance analyses, Master Service Agreements, and project authorizations for new and existing contractors and vendors.
Manage vendor and contractor qualification and relationships.
Review monthly billing with direct reports, confirm substantiation, and audit billing against budgets.
Ensure lessons learned are captured and used to drive continuous improvement.
Ensure project teams comply with project turnover documentation requirements for Operations.
Work with Operations to coordinate design criteria and construction with the ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities.
Perform additional duties as assigned by Management.