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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 end-to-end delivery of Vantage’s physical data centers, from shovel‑ready state through commissioning and turnover to Operations. The team works closely with Sales, Operations, Development, and Engineering (D&E) to ensure projects are delivered in accordance with engineering standards, customer requirements, and operational performance criteria. Construction executes and validates the work product developed by the D&E team, with a strong focus on constructability, technical accuracy, and lifecycle performance.
The Construction team also manages Vantage’s build partners through detailed technical review, engineering coordination, and active participation in schedule and budget management. Vantage Construction Managers are empowered to directly drive engineering and construction decisions. This internal ownership ensures that key stakeholders are engaged early and often, aligning long-term operational sustainability with value engineering, cost control, and schedule certainty. This approach enables each team member to make high-impact technical decisions that lead to even more impactful results.
Position Description
Vantage is seeking a Construction Manager to manage and drive success on new and ongoing small-, medium-, and large-scale construction projects within the Wisconsin market. This role encompasses full lifecycle ownership of technically complex construction projects, with a strong emphasis on engineering coordination, system integration, and execution excellence.
The Construction Manager exercises autonomy and independent discretion across the following areas:
Engineering-informed RFP development and comprehensive project budgeting
Pre-bid technical review, constructability analysis, and coordination
Oversight and management of all design phases and technical documentation
Customer engagement related to technical requirements, system performance, and delivery expectations
Coordination and supervision of design-build contractors and engineering trade partners
Technical coordination with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts
Oversight of physical construction activities with a focus on quality, safety, and engineering compliance
Participation in commissioning, testing, and validation of building systems
Technical hand-off of the physical data center and complete project documentation to Operations
This role is based on-site in Port Washington, WI.
Essential Job Functions
Manage project scope, schedule, and budget with a strong focus on technical risk mitigation
Drive all phases of construction including pre-construction, design development, permitting and entitlements, competitive bid processes, contractor selection, construction execution, commissioning, and closeout
Apply engineering judgment to evaluate design intent, construction methods, and system integration
Develop technically sound business cases and lead projects from concept through internal project approval
Duties
Collaborate closely with design engineers, operations teams, contractors, and clients to ensure technical alignment
Submit monthly project financial reporting, including forecasting, cash flow, and cost-to-complete analysis
Review contractor pay applications and conduct job walks to validate progress against engineering and construction milestones
Develop, manage, and assist with negotiation of contracts for engineering and construction vendors
Manage the input, review, and delivery of work products from internal teams to ensure compliance with project requirements, customer requirements, engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications
Identify, document, and drive lessons learned, engineering optimizations, and cost and schedule savings throughout the project lifecycle
Work closely with Operations to align engineering design criteria with budget constraints and long-term maintenance and operational needs
Maintain strong awareness of mission‑critical facility operations and system reliability
Perform additional duties as assigned by Management
Job Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Structural), Construction Management, or a closely related field is required
Minimum of 5 years of experience managing construction projects of increasing technical complexity; 7+ years preferred
Data center or mission‑critical facility experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience managing both CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction scopes
Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical standards
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.
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!
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