Senior Project Engineer, NA

Vantage Data Centers • Atlanta, GA

23h • Onsite

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. 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. This position is based on-site 5 days/week in Atlanta, GA. 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.

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
• Expected travel is 10% but may grow and evolve over time

Nice To Haves

• Data Center experience is a preferred
• Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a strong preference

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• life and AD&D
• short and long-term disability coverage
• paid time off
• employee assistance
• participation in a 401k program that includes company match
• many other additional voluntary benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior