About Vantage Data Centers 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 Vantage is seeking a results-oriented Project Manager who is a team player and eager to learn. In this role, the Project Manager will support ongoing construction projects and assist other project managers across a variety of initiatives. The role involves meeting with internal and external stakeholders to review plans, coordinating with teams and departments on timelines, budgets, EHS compliance, and scope of work, and monitoring project inputs and outputs to ensure milestones are met. The Project Manager will collaborate closely with the construction team to identify risks and implement effective mitigation strategies, serving as a unifier to align and motivate stakeholders toward project goals. Daily responsibilities include managing submittal approvals, RFI processing, change orders, meeting coordination, punch lists, and project observation reports, as well as participating in commissioning and overseeing the transition of close-out documentation to operations. Regular collaboration with internal resources and design-build contractors is essential to ensure smooth project execution.

Essential Job Functions

• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools
• Excellent organization and presentation skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• 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 of team members as needed
• 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 construction team, superintendent, and senior 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
• Facilitate page-turn reviews and capture comments with action items for internal team
• Collaborate with SPM and Director to 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
• 2 to 5 years in project coordination or equivalent experience.
• Data Center experience 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
• Open to relocate or travel on others North America project
• Bilingual (French/English)

Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role, which involves interactions with counterparts in the same department, and stakeholders in the United States. 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.

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.