MEP Construction Manager, NA

About Vantage Data Centers

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 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 Overview

Vantage is looking for an ambitious, meticulous, hands-on MEP Construction Manager to manage, evaluate, and assess information related to Mechanical and Electrical systems necessary to construct the project on time in a safe manner, within budget, and to the quality specified by the contract documents!

Essential Job Functions

• Manage the MEP coordination process for preconstruction and construction with the internal and external design teams and contractors, ensuring overall installation follows the design requirements, operations and maintenance fundamentals, and quality standards.

• Drive the MEP engineering for projects including requisite design reviews, contractor scope evaluation during pricing, shop drawings/BIM, submittals, and RFI's.

• Manage the review and approval process of major equipment (owner and contractor furnished) and assure that it is coordinated and aligns with the design documents and program requirements.

• Prepare and manage the contract item's list for all components, materials, and systems to ensure that all ROJ dates are in compliance with the project schedule with the appropriate approval status.

• Perform quality walks and inspections at regular intervals and key landmarks to ensure standards are adhered to. Work with the Project Management Team and collaborators to drive quality throughout the project.

Duties

• Lead the resolution of conflicts between the mechanical and electrical systems with the contract documents, site logistics plan, and in compliance with the project schedule.

• Lead the project team, contractor/subcontractors, owner's consultants, and internal Vantage representatives to ensure optimal alignment and efficient MEP systems installation.

• Conduct regular project walkthroughs with the MEP staff to ensure that work is proceeding in accordance with the contract documents, coordination drawings, and approved submittals.

• Participate in schedule update meetings and provide the latest information for an informed and accurate schedule.

• Assist the construction manager with review, evaluation, and negotiation of all MEP change orders.

• Prepare scope of work documents with a division of responsibility (coordination matrix) for trades and specific scopes of work for temporary operations.

• Manage the overall turnover process including start-up, testing, commissioning, and closeout.

• Identify and inform field staff of difficult installation requirements in sufficient time to allow for proper planning and execution.

• Create and implement the quality control plan with the MEP Superintendent and/or 3rd party QAQC rep.

• Assist with the MOP planning, creation, and approval process between contractor and VDC Site Operations.

• Maintain all duties and job functions through Vantage's EMT including tracking lessons learned for continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in MEP Construction is required, 8+ years preferred.

• Technical expertise and understanding of all mechanical and electrical systems that support the broad array of projects in our portfolio and how they interact with each other is required.

• Eye for business to plan, manage and execute all the essential duties with excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational ability, and proficiency with computer applications is required.

• Demonstrate the personal attributes of a leader to encourage the development of a hard-working team.

• Use and experience in coordination software such as BIM 360, Navisworks, AutoCAD, or REVIT is a plus.

• Data Center experience is strongly preferred, but not required.

• Travel required is expected to be less than 20% and may change over time as the business evolves.

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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 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.