Senior Project Engineer, NA

Vantage Data Centers•Port Washington, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Vantage is seeking an ambitious, self-starting Senior Project Engineer to coordinate construction projects for the San Antonio market. The role is based on-site in Port Washington, Wisconsin, and supports projects from construction through commissioning and closeout. The engineer works with internal teams, design-build contractors, vendors, and Operations staff to coordinate project documentation, design, costs, safety, quality, billing, permits, commissioning, and turnover. The position requires translating project requirements into execution with minimal supervision and coordinating construction activities on active campuses, including critical work in live spaces. Expected travel is 10%, though it may grow over time. The Construction team manages delivery of data centers from conception through commissioning, partnering with Sales, Operations, Development, Engineering, and contractors to deliver projects on schedule and within budget. Vantage’s technical staff is empowered to directly drive project processes and decisions, aligning operational sustainability with value engineering, cost metrics, and corporate goals.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, 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.
Expected travel of 10%, which may grow and evolve over time.

Nice To Haves

Data center experience.
Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management.

Responsibilities

Manage construction-process tasks, including submittal and RFI processing and safety reporting.
Coordinate VDC-led meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and drive action items to completion.
Oversee OFCI equipment release, delivery, deficiencies, startup, and commissioning.
Ensure project compliance with Vantage document controls and file specifications.
Administer project closeout specifications and turnover documentation.
Coordinate internal alignment on project document reviews, cost optimization, contract issuances, and design modifications.
Enforce project quality controls and safety programs based on partner contracts and design documents.
Manage the Vantage safety program and submit weekly HRA site-walk reports; conduct two HRA site walks per week.
Assist the construction manager with monthly financial updates and forecasts.
Manage contractor billing and coordinate with Vantage’s CCF department to verify bill scope and timely review of payment applications.
Manage the change-order review process and review changes for scope and cost accuracy.
Enter purchase order requests in the financial system and manage their distribution to Vantage vendors.
Facilitate page-turn design document reviews and capture comments and action items for internal stakeholders and contracted design partners.
Manage Vantage vendors to ensure completion of their scopes, including signage, furniture, and controls.
Manage design teams and contractors throughout projects as required.
Coordinate ongoing campus construction with Operations, develop and track MOPs for critical work in live spaces, and provide customer support as needed.
Support project commissioning 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 with maintaining current campus and site permits, updating the permit bond tracking sheet, and coordinating with local authorities to keep permits current.
Perform additional duties as assigned by Management.