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Description
Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another's experience.
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 management of delivering data centers from conception through commissioning, working with Sales, Operations, New Site Development, and Innovation and Engineering along the way. Construction also works closely with partner contractors to come up with a vertically integrated design and manages these partners to deliver the projects on schedule and budget.
Many times, a role like this at other companies is purely oversight. One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our technical staff is given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process. When compared to external resources, our internal team can 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 result.
Position Overview
This role will be a hybrid position, at one of our locations in in: Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; Santa Clara, CA
*Also willing to consider remote candidate if outside of these areas*
Vantage is looking for a meticulous, hands-on Preconstruction Manager to support construction projects and programs with a focus on pre-construction estimating and cost optimization at a programmatic level. You will join the Preconstruction team in providing professional Cost Analysis for perspective developments and active projects guiding business level decisions on regional capital expenditure across North America.
You will have the unique opportunity to provide immediate feedback on cost drivers ranging from unique site characteristics to cost savings opportunities and alternate technology evaluation. You will also be responsible for generating proformas, reviewing general contractor RFPs, and evaluating major trade bid packages. You will support the new site development and construction teams in providing professional cost analysis and cost estimating capabilities.
Essential Job Functions
Lead the generation of Capital Expenditure Proformas associated with New Site Developments across Vantages Portfolio. Create cost studies at all levels of project development, with heavy focus on conceptual planning and pre-construction phases. This role will partner with the New Site Development (NSD), Construction (CON), and Site Selection/Market Development (MKTDEV) teams to ensuring that project cost is accurately accounted for.
Maintain and develop company processes and procedures around our internal project development cost data base to guide future CapEx development decisions.
Prepare independent internal take-offs and cost estimates from conceptual ideas and plans to Construction Document sets.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to surface cost and schedule risk associate with perspective projects.
Serve as a subject matter expert to internal stakeholders on construction and development cost across North American Markets.
Review complex General Contractor and Major Trade proposals for new projects, assisting local project teams with evaluating cost, scope and schedule impacts of proposals.
Ensure all project work scope has been included in the project estimates; verify all scope, durations, and assumptions included in each estimate and supports the authorization and release of internal budgets and estimates.
Research new products and installation techniques and develop cost roadmaps to ensure competitive pricing related to sustainability, data center design, and other Vantage initiatives.
Work with vertical peers focusing on continuous improvement to our business processes.
Analyze drawings, specifications, proposals, and other documentation to prepare/review/comment on time, cost, and labor estimates for projects.
Review quantity take-off as a separate validation of contractor pricing in a manner and level of detail consistent with the project goals.
Review and implement lessons learned to ensure estimating data is accurate and competitive.
Understand and handle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors / partners.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Quantity Estimating, Accounting, Finance, Economics or relevant functional discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
8 years of related experience
Experience leading new construction budgeting and pricing efforts for all trade disciplines.
Data Center or MEP estimating experience is strongly preferred
Green and brown field new construction estimating experience preferred
Knowledge of all engineering scopes, including electrical, mechanical, structural, and civil
Expert knowledge and experience of technical processes, engineering standards, state, and federal codes, analyzing data, generating reports for internal and external review and comment
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience using cost/estimating software
Experience preparing/reviewing contingency evaluation, durations, escalation, reconciliations for estimates
Ability to interpret construction plans, drawings, sketches, and specifications
Familiarity with ProCore & Power BI
Extensive experience using Microsoft Office software tools, such as MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Word, to be utilized in managing and reporting estimate throughput, status, and labor allocation
Travel required is expected to be up to 20% but may increase over time as the business evolves
Additional Details
Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000 Base + Bonus (This is based on Colorado market)
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.
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.
