Primary Power Project 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.

Energy Department

The Energy Department is dedicated to managing and optimizing the energy resources required to power our data centers while promoting sustainability and efficiency. The Energy department plays a critical role in ensuring our power solutions are cost-effective, support speed to market, have sufficient scale to meet growing AI load, and resilient to energy market fluctuations. The team focuses on energy procurement from utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), energy marketers, and renewable energy technology providers.

Position Overview

This role can be based remotely in the US.

Vantage seeks an experienced Primary Power Project Manager that performs overall administrative, technical, financial, and resource management of substation and power projects from initial bid preparation through completion. The Primary Power Project Manager is responsible for delivering numerous projects simultaneously, safely, in accordance with quality standards, on time, and within budget. The ability to provide guidance and oversee multiple subcontractors associated with substation construction is essential. Internally, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining an inventory program, maintaining standards and guidelines for long lead items. Also, provide project management of projects that may be with other non-power projects.

Constant coordination with Market Development, Power Planning, New Site Development, Design, Construction, Operations, Sales, Solutions Engineering, Marketing, subject matter experts and the wider Executive Team (specifically with regards to strategic elements) will be required to keep pace with Vantage’s strategic land acquisition and leasing goals, including enhancing Vantage’s product and service offering wherever possible.

Essential Job Functions

• Managing and leading substation and power generation projects throughout the entire project life cycle, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, project closeout, quality control, schedule, and budget management.

• Works directly with the construction management team to ensure successful delivery of projects

• Responsible for the overall financials and contract management of multiple concurrent projects

• Define problems, collect information, and establish facts to provide an appropriate resolution

• Lead and execute pre-construction efforts in bid preparation, contract and exhibit review, and execution planning

• Build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors

• Setup, organize, update, and maintain electronic and printed files of project documents utilizing various systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, and SharePoint; and others

• Schedule and manage subcontractors, vendors, and material suppliers

• Monitor and support construction to ensure the project is built on schedule and within budget

• Ability to interpret and act on terms and conditions within contracts in consultation with the legal team to protect the company’s interest while maintaining good relationships

• Review cost reports and evaluate methods to reduce cost while maintaining productivity

• Manage budget projection for labor, material, equipment, and subcontractors procured on the project

• Responsible for project cost forecasting, monthly cost to complete development, and accuracy of reporting

• Responsible for the invoicing or payment application process as well as monitoring the quality of weekly labor and equipment hours, material, and subcontractor reporting

• Responsible for productivity, efficient use of materials/equipment, and contractual performance of the project

• Lead daily, weekly and monthly meetings, including monthly project reviews, as required, including the formulation of the agenda and minutes. Generate daily, weekly, or monthly meeting documents as required

• Develop, submit, track, and maintain all project submittals and requests for information

• Monitor and manage project scope and develop, negotiate, submit, track, and maintain client and/or subcontractor change orders when necessary

• Develop and maintain project schedules in MS Project or Primavera

• Additional duties as assigned by Management

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil or Electrical preferred).

• Five plus years of experience in project management, construction management or project controls experience with a specific focus on substation construction preferred

• PMP certification preferred

• Thorough knowledge of all aspects of project management, project controls, contract management, budgeting, estimating, schedules, negotiations, construction management (technology, equipment, methods), and safety required

• Expertise in project management, project controls, estimating, construction, finance, and contract management with a specific focus in substation construction

• Proficient in reading, analyzing, and interpreting technical specifications, financial reports, and legal documents

• Knowledge of project management processes and tools

• Knowledge of related building construction standards and codes

• Ability to develop business cases, project plans, scheduling, estimating, and contract administration

• Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Travel is expected to be up to 25% but may increase over time as the business evolves

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.

Additional Details

• Salary Range: $150,000-$160,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

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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.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

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!