Telecom Senior Project Engineer, NA

Vantage Data Centers•Shackelford County, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Project Engineer of Construction can manage multiple project scopes within a project. The senior project engineer will also drive core project coordination across several teams throughout the construction process. Major focus for this role will 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 fill-time Operations staff. Regular collaboration are required with internal resources and design-build contractors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or similar field, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience as a project engineer in assisting or supervising construction projects of increasing complexity required
Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and /or MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a requirement
Complex and technical construction experience is required
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Working understanding of project scheduling concepts and tools (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 with the ability to influence cross functional stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation standards.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Problem solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
High level of integrity and professionalism.

Nice To Haves

5 years preferred experience as a project engineer
Data Center experience is preferred
Proficiency in data center design and familiarity with North American construction markets preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop Vantage team members to include third-party project resources.
Lead project administration activities, including RFIs, submittals, and meeting documentation for assigned scopes, design and implementation.
Assist the construction team with project schedule and budget reporting, monthly forecasting, EAC reporting, and contractor billing support, including pay application review and coordination with project controls and CCF.
Lead procurement tracking, material timeline management, OFCI/CFCI coordination, and preconstruction/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/contractors and support QA/QC of work products to ensure successful 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 improvement opportunities.
Facilitate page-turn design reviews and coordinate internal stakeholder involvement.
Collect and share ‘lessons learned’ in the feedback loop to drive continuous improvement.
Perform other duties as assigned.