Senior Project Manager, NA

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

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.

Construction Department

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 participating in review of schedule and budget. Many times, a role like this at other companies is purely oversight. One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our construction teams are given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process. When compared to external resources, our internal team can ensure the key stakeholders are engaged in the decision-making process to align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with corporate goals. This approach empowers each member of the team to drive high-impact decisions and even more impactful results.

Position Description

This position will be based in Québec, QC. In accordance with our flexible work policy (3 days on-site required, 2 days flexible).

Vantage is looking for an experienced, team player, result-oriented, and self-starting Senior Project Manager (SPM) to drive core project coordination efforts across a wide spectrum of ongoing construction projects. The Senior Project Manager's primary responsibilities include meeting with internal and external stakeholders to review plans, coordinating with different teams and departments regarding timelines, budget, EHS, and scope of work. The SPM must understand project inputs/outputs and plan to meet the project's milestones. Ensuring proper risk management and employing an effective mitigation strategy, the SPM is a unifier who can rally the various stakeholders. Daily tasks include submittal approval management, RFI processing, change order management, meeting coordination, punch-list management, administration of project observation reports, participation in commissioning, and transition of close-out documentation to operations. Regular collaboration and coordination are required with internal resources and design-build contractors.

Essential Job Functions

• Firm knowledge of construction industry, contract management processes, design build, and CM contract.
• Manage project budget and schedule (400M$+).
• Firm knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent organization and presentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to influence and foster an environment of shared accountability.
• Ability to collaborate with people, processes, and systems.
• Ability to be flexible and highly adaptive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure project compliance with Vantage and clients' document controls and file specifications.
• Supervision (trainee).
• Fill and follow action items list and drive each item to closure.
• Administer project closeout specifications and associated turnover documentation.

Duties

• Prepare agenda and documents for weekly DEC meetings and drive action items to closure.
• Support superintendent and construction managers in implementation of project specifications.
• Translate job requirements to execution in the field.
• Prioritize input required from internal stakeholders and drive to meet scheduled timelines.
• Daily communications with General contractor.
• Daily site walks to assess progression and design compliance.
• Paid particular attention to health and safety on construction site and intervene when needed.
• Review monthly financial updates and forecasts.
• Facilitate page-turn reviews and capture comments with action items for internal team.
• Manage design team/contractors throughout each project.
• Work closely with Operations to coordinate work with MOP log and track required approvals.
• Awareness of the importance of mission-critical facility operation.
• Project commissioning support.
• Additional duties as assigned from time to time by Management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, or similar field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience as a Sr Project Manager supervising construction projects of increasing complexity required.
• Data Center experience or Mission critical environment is an asset.
• Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a strong preference.
• Expected travel is less than 5%, but may grow and evolve over time as opportunities arise.
• Bilingual (French and English).

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.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

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.