Construction Manager, NA

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 Overview

This role will assist various members of the Construction Executive team with preparation of information for executive presentations, Departmental Initiatives, and commitments. Detailed planning and execution management to accommodate a wide team member knowledge base will be necessary. Your responsibility will include ensuring that programmatic outcomes are being met, establishing clear communications across teams, and driving improvement in quality. This role is for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit who can adapt to change as the organization scales.

Essential Job Functions

This role is based on-site in Port Washington, WI.

Structure and facilitate major project workshops to document project scope, verify and align project assumptions, lessons learned, and provide feedback loops for specification modification/updates

Lead approval gating process and feedback between project managers and internal customers

Integrated planning to coordinate cross-project activities and objectives

Consolidate portfolio reporting to Leadership for design development status

Document control in both Share Point

Work closely with project managers, engineers, and contractors to gather and analyze cost and schedule data for executive summary presentations.

Build executive summary presentations for key leadership and executive meetings to highlight key construction initiatives and progress.

Participate in project meetings to assist in the preparation of financial updates and support project planning by the Project Controls team.

Find opportunities for process improvements in the presentation of cost estimation, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Implement standard methodologies and streamline processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in construction

Serve as trusted partner to SVP, Construction, providing objective counsel and strategic construction insights.

Conduct research, analyze data, and prepare briefings to support informed decision-making.

Implement effective program management practices ensuring completion of initiatives.

Build and maintain client & project collaborator relationships.

Additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s from a complimentary industry/sector.

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in project management, or a related role, preferably in the data center or technology industry.

Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and SharePoint skills are required

Construction industry job cost experience is desired but not a requirement

Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.

Ability to distill large datasets into a succinct presentation, summarize date through pivot tables, etc.

Excellent knowledge of process performance evaluation and change management principles

Sharepoint knowledge strongly preferred

Ability to analyze complex business concepts and documents

Ability to effectively respond to critical issues, complex inquiries, or complaints

Provide a high-level of commitment to customer service with co-workers and team members

Skilled at solving problems and looking after a variety of options with limited information

Excellent communication skills with clear and timely communication

Successful candidate must be a great teammate and able to work with a variety of people.

This position requires an organized individual with the capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and to prioritize work effort, all with minimal direction.

Travel required is expected to be up to 20% but may increase over time as the business evolves

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