Director, Construction, NA

About Vantage

Vantage 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 Delivery 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 participates 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.

This position will be based on-site in Denver, CO or Phoenix, AZ

Position Overview

The Director of Construction manages a campus that could include multiple buildings and teams. The Director of Construction provides overall leadership and drives the success of large-scale new development construction projects. The Director of Construction is responsible for the entire project life cycle (project initiation, design, construction, turnover to Vantage Operations Team and customer).

Essential Job Functions

- Demonstrate and promote the Vantage Values: Trust, Accountability, Respect and Agility

- Lead, develop, and mentor construction teams, fostering alignment with organizational goals, performance expectations, and key initiatives.

- Track staff utilization and manage resource allocation and project workflow across direct reports and contingent workforce.

- Support sales and leasing efforts by engaging customers, gathering requirements, and advancing capital improvement projects through internal approvals.

- Lead Pre-Construction Activities: Manage all design phases (master planning, design development, permitting, and entitlements), ensuring alignment with project requirements, codes, engineering standards, and lease obligations; coordinate cross-functional stakeholders; establish project budgets; and lead vendor/contractor selection, including RFPs, bidding, and contract negotiations.

- Lead Construction Activities: Oversee on-site construction and commissioning to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and quality standards; manage project budgets, forecasting, and financial performance; lead contractor execution, validate progress, and deliver regular project reporting while identifying and implementing process improvements and efficiencies.

- Lead Closeout Activities: Oversee project closeout and the transition of the data center and all documentation to Operations and customers, ensuring all deliverables and handoff requirements are completed accurately and on time.

- Manage vendor and contractor relationships end-to-end, including qualification, performance oversight, and ongoing partnership management.

- Establish and enforce project controls, including tracking productivity, cost, schedule, and workforce performance; ensure accurate reporting, validate progress against plan, and drive corrective actions as needed.

- Ensure 'lessons learned' are held and placed in the feedback loop to drive continuous improvement

- Perform other duties as assigned

- Travel required is expected to be 10-30% but may increase over time as the business evolve

Job Requirements

- Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, or similar field, or equivalent experience

- 12-15 years of experience in managing construction projects required; 15 to 20 years preferred

- Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a requirement

- Complex and technical construction experience is required

- Data center experience is strongly preferred

Skills

- Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing team members.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

- Working understanding of project scheduling concepts and tools (MS Project or P6)

- Strong working knowledge of critical power and cooling infrastructure systems.

- Proficiency in data center design and familiarity with North American construction markets preferred.

- Familiarity with applicable building codes, fire ordinances, and regulatory requirements.

- Strong organizational, analytical, and project management skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence cross functional stakeholders.

- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation standards.

- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

- Problem solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

- High level of integrity and professionalism.

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: $190,000-200,000 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 several 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vantage 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.

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!