Energy Development 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

In this newly created 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 operations are environmentally responsible, cost-effective, and resilient to energy market fluctuations. The team focuses on energy procurement, renewable energy integration, and the implementation of advanced energy management practices.

Position Overview

Vantage seeks an experienced Energy Development Project Manager that performs overall administrative, technical, financial, and resource management of substation and power projects in the initial bid stage. The Energy Development PM is responsible for technical and project management review in Stage Gate 0. This person must have the ability to provide guidance and support to the Energy Business Development team. Substation construction background is essential.

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, transmission and distribution project due diligence in Gate 0. Including risk evaluation, schedule, long lead equipment, and budget management.

• Works directly with the site selection, business development, power delivery, and project execution team to ensure successful hand-off of projects.

• Responsible for the overall power infrastructure due diligence and schedule management of multiple concurrent projects

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

• Lead by vetting 3rd party sites and provide guidance to Energy Business Development leads

• 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

• Ability to interpret and act on terms and conditions within contracts in consultation with company's legal team to protect 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 productivity, efficient use of materials/equipment, and contractual performance at Gate 0

• 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 3rd party submittal changes.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, (Civil or Electrical preferred), Business Administration, or Construction Management

• Five plus years of experience in project or construction management 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

• Develop and track metrics with respect to campus and site actual and planned power usage

• Oversee aspects to obtain sufficient capacity and design for new HV and MV utility projects (physical construction owned/driven by construction team)

• 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 the systems or projects assigned, such as:

  • Knowledge of related substation 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

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!