Construction Manager, NA

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.

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 19 markets in North America, EMEA and APAC, 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. Vantage's business is growing exponentially, through a combination of greenfield market expansion and acquisitions.

Position Overview

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Construction Manager to lead execution of new and ongoing data center construction projects across the Texas market. This role is responsible for managing all phases of construction delivery, including pre-construction, design coordination, contractor oversight, commissioning, and turnover to Operations. The Construction Manager operates with a high level of autonomy and is accountable for driving projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with customer and corporate requirements.

This position partners closely with internal stakeholders across Development & Engineering, Sales, Operations, and subject matter experts, as well as external design-build contractors and vendors. The ideal candidate brings strong technical construction experience, a hands-on leadership style, and a deep understanding of mission-critical facility delivery.

This position is based on-site in San Antonio, TX.

Essential Job Functions
Construction Execution and Project Management:

• Manage overall project scope, schedule, and budget across assigned construction projects.
  
• Drive all phases of construction delivery including pre-construction, design development, permitting and entitlements, competitive bidding, team selection, construction oversight, commissioning, and project closeout.
  
• Cultivate and present business cases to support project approval and execution from concept through delivery.
  
• Oversee physical construction activities and ensure execution aligns with project requirements and customer commitments.
  

Financial and Commercial Management:

• Submit monthly project financial reporting including forecasting, cash flow, and variance analysis.
  
• Review monthly contractor billing and perform site walks to substantiate progress and validate payment applications.
  
• Develop, manage, and maintain vendor contracts, including supporting negotiation of new and existing agreements.
  

Quality, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement:

• Manage input and delivery of work products from internal teams and external partners to ensure compliance with project requirements, customer specifications, engineering standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
  
• Develop, document, and drive lessons learned, process improvements, and cost and schedule optimization initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.
  
• Maintain strong awareness of mission-critical facility requirements and operational continuity considerations.
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with design teams, Operations, and customers to ensure seamless coordination and execution.
  
• Work with Operations to align design criteria with budget considerations and ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities.
  
• Support customer engagement during sales and fulfillment phases to ensure requirements are understood and delivered.
  

Additional Duties:

• Perform additional duties as assigned by Management.
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing construction projects of increasing complexity; 7+ years preferred.
  
• Data center construction experience strongly preferred.
  
• Proven experience managing CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction scopes required.
  
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
  

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

• 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 401(k) program that includes company match, and many additional voluntary benefits.
  
• Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including 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 with people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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!