Vantage Data Centers
Construction Department
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.
Position Description 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 participates in review of schedule and budget.
Vantage’s construction teams are given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process, ensuring key stakeholders are engaged in decision-making to align long‑term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high‑impact decisions and results.
RFP development and overall project budgeting
Pre‑bid oversight and coordination
Managing all design phases and documents
Customer engagement for sales and fulfillment of requirements
Coordination and supervision of design‑build contractors
Coordination with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts
Oversight of physical construction activities
Participation in commissioning
Hand‑off of physical data center and project documents to operations
This role is based on‑site in San Antonio, TX.
Essential Job Functions
Management of project scope, schedule, and budget
Driving all aspects of construction including pre‑construction, design development, permitting and entitlements, competitive bid process, team selection, construction oversight, commissioning, and project closeout
Cultivating ability to create business cases and bring projects from concept through internal project approval
Duties
Collaborate with design team, operators and clients
Submit monthly project financial reporting including forecasting, cash‑flow, etc.
Review monthly contractor billing and perform job walks to substantiate progress
Develop, manage, maintain, and assist with contract negotiation of new and existing vendors
Manage input and delivery of work products from internal team members to ensure that new data center spaces comply with the project requirements, customer requirements, all engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications
Develop, document, and drive lessons learned, process improvements, cost, and schedule savings initiatives throughout the project lifecycle process
Work closely with the Operations to coordinate design criteria with budgetary issues and ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities
Awareness of the importance of mission‑critical facility operation
Additional duties as assigned from time to time by Management
Job Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, similar field, or equivalent experience
5 years of experience in managing construction projects of increasing complexity required, 7+ years preferred
Data Center experience is strongly preferred
Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is required
Physical Demands and Special Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.
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Position Description 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 participates in review of schedule and budget.
Vantage’s construction teams are given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process, ensuring key stakeholders are engaged in decision-making to align long‑term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high‑impact decisions and results.
RFP development and overall project budgeting
Pre‑bid oversight and coordination
Managing all design phases and documents
Customer engagement for sales and fulfillment of requirements
Coordination and supervision of design‑build contractors
Coordination with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts
Oversight of physical construction activities
Participation in commissioning
Hand‑off of physical data center and project documents to operations
This role is based on‑site in San Antonio, TX.
Essential Job Functions
Management of project scope, schedule, and budget
Driving all aspects of construction including pre‑construction, design development, permitting and entitlements, competitive bid process, team selection, construction oversight, commissioning, and project closeout
Cultivating ability to create business cases and bring projects from concept through internal project approval
Duties
Collaborate with design team, operators and clients
Submit monthly project financial reporting including forecasting, cash‑flow, etc.
Review monthly contractor billing and perform job walks to substantiate progress
Develop, manage, maintain, and assist with contract negotiation of new and existing vendors
Manage input and delivery of work products from internal team members to ensure that new data center spaces comply with the project requirements, customer requirements, all engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications
Develop, document, and drive lessons learned, process improvements, cost, and schedule savings initiatives throughout the project lifecycle process
Work closely with the Operations to coordinate design criteria with budgetary issues and ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities
Awareness of the importance of mission‑critical facility operation
Additional duties as assigned from time to time by Management
Job Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, similar field, or equivalent experience
5 years of experience in managing construction projects of increasing complexity required, 7+ years preferred
Data Center experience is strongly preferred
Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is required
Physical Demands and Special Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.
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