Senior Project Engineer, NA

Senior Project Engineer

Vantage is looking for an ambitious and self-starting Senior Project Engineer to drive core project coordination efforts across a wide spectrum of ongoing construction projects for the West Texas market. Daily tasks 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 the full-time Operations staff. Regular collaboration and coordination are required with internal resources and design-build contractors.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage individual tasks throughout the construction process including submittal and RFI processing, and safety reporting
• Coordinate VDC led meetings, transcribe meeting minutes and drive actions to closure
• Oversee OFCI equipment release, delivery, deficiencies, startup and commissioning
• Ensure project compliance with Vantage document controls and file specifications
• Administer project closeout specifications and associated turnover documentation

Duties

• Coordinate internal alignment on project document reviews, cost optimization exercises, contract issuances and design modifications
• Enforce project quality controls and safety programs through an in-depth understanding of the partner contracts and design documents
• Manage the Vantage safety program and provide weekly HRA site walk reports. Two (2) HRA site walks are required per week to provide accurate safety metrics to the Vantage EH&S department
• Translate job requirements to execution with minimal supervision
• Assist construction manager in preparing monthly financial updates and forecasts
• Manage the Contractor billing process for the project and facilitate coordination with the Vantage CCF department to ensure accuracy of scope included in each bill and timely review of all pay applications
• Manage the change order review process turnkey. Provide timely review of change orders for accuracy of scope and costs
• Input PO requests in the financial system and manage the distribution process to all Vantage vendors
• Facilitate page-turn design document reviews and capture comments with action items for internal stakeholders and direct contracted design partners
• Manage Vantage vendors turnkey to ensure successful completion of their scope (ie. Signage, Furniture, and Controls)
• As required, manage design team/contractors throughout each project
• Work closely with Operations to coordinate ongoing construction activities on campus, develops and tracks MOPs for critical work in live spaces, and provide customer support as necessary
• Provide project commissioning support 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 the Construction department with the upkeep of current campus and site permits, update the permit bond tracking sheet, and coordinate with local authorities to ensure all permits are current
• Additional duties as assigned by Management

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or similar field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of experience as a Project Engineer in assisting or supervising construction projects of increasing complexity required
• Data Center experience is a preferred
• Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a strong preference
• Expected travel is 10% but may grow and evolve over time

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.

We'll be accepting applications for at least one week from the date this role is posted. If you're interested, we encourage you to apply soon—we're excited to find the right person and will keep the role open until we do!