Senior Project Engineer, NA
About The Position
The Senior Project Engineer of Construction works on site at Vantage’s Reno, Nevada location and may manage multiple project scopes within a project. The role drives project coordination across teams throughout construction, with a focus on submittal and RFI workflows, change orders, design coordination, project closeout, payment application reviews, commissioning, and coordination of construction activities with full-time Operations staff. The position collaborates regularly with internal resources and design-build contractors and may lead and develop Vantage team members and third-party project resources. Vantage’s Construction team delivers physical data centers from shovel-ready status through commissioning. The team implements work developed by Development & Engineering, manages build partners, participates in schedule and budget review, and directly drives construction decisions while aligning operational sustainability, value engineering, cost metrics, and corporate goals. The role supports project administration, scheduling and budget reporting, procurement and material coordination, commissioning readiness, safety, design and quality reviews, contract and billing administration, and continuous improvement. Travel is expected to be 10–30% and may increase as the business evolves.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a similar field, or equivalent experience.
- At least 3 years of experience as a project engineer assisting with or supervising construction projects of increasing complexity.
- Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and/or MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management.
- Complex and technical construction experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Working understanding of project scheduling concepts and tools such as MS Project or P6.
- Strong working knowledge of critical power and cooling infrastructure systems.
- Familiarity with applicable building codes, fire ordinances, and regulatory requirements.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation standards.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Problem-solving mindset focused on continuous improvement.
- High level of integrity and professionalism.
Nice To Haves
- Five years of experience as a project engineer assisting with or supervising construction projects of increasing complexity.
- Data center experience.
- Proficiency in data center design and familiarity with North American construction markets.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate and promote Vantage’s values of Trust, Accountability, Respect, and Agility.
- Lead and develop Vantage team members, including third-party project resources.
- Lead project administration for assigned scopes, including RFIs, submittals, and meeting documentation for design and implementation.
- Assist with project schedule and budget reporting, monthly forecasting, EAC reporting, contractor billing support, pay application review, and coordination with project controls and CCF.
- Lead procurement tracking, material timeline management, OFCI/CFCI coordination, and preconstruction and buyout activities for assigned projects.
- Lead startup and commissioning activities, including team coordination, commissioning schedule management, CxAlloy administration, and readiness for customer milestones such as RNI, IST, and RFS.
- Support the Vantage safety program through HRA site walks, safety reporting, and participation in project-wide safety reviews with internal and external stakeholders.
- Manage design teams and contractors and support QA/QC of work products to ensure scope execution and compliance with applicable project design requirements.
- Lead contract, PO, and billing administration by reviewing pay applications, tracking billing progress, coordinating with CCF, and identifying process improvements.
- Facilitate page-turn design reviews and coordinate internal stakeholder involvement.
- Collect and share lessons learned to support continuous improvement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Above-market total compensation package.
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid leave benefits.
- Recognition, training, and development opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
