Project Manager, Special Projects, NA

About Vantage

Vantage 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.

Position Overview

This role will assist various members of the Construction Executive team with preparation of information for executive presentations, Departmental Initiatives, and commitments. Detailed planning and execution management to accommodate a wide team member knowledge base will be necessary. Your responsibility will include ensuring that programmatic outcomes are being met, establishing clear communications across teams, and driving improvement in quality. This role is for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit who can adapt to change as the organization scales.

Essential Job Functions

• Structure and facilitate major project workshops to document project scope, verify and align project assumptions, lessons learned, and provide feedback loops for specification modification/updates

• Lead approval gating process and feedback between project managers and internal customers

• Integrated planning to coordinate cross-project activities and objectives

• Consolidate portfolio reporting to Leadership for design development status

• Document control in both SharePoint

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and contractors to gather and analyze cost and schedule data for executive summary presentations.

• Build executive summary presentations for key leadership and executive meetings to highlight key construction initiatives and progress.

• Participate in project meetings to assist in the preparation of financial updates and support project planning by the Project Controls team.

• Find opportunities for process improvements in the presentation of cost estimation, budgeting, and financial reporting.

• Implement standard methodologies and streamline processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in construction

• Serve as trusted partner to SVP, Construction, providing objective counsel and strategic construction insights.

• Conduct research, analyze data, and prepare briefings to support informed decision-making.

• Implement effective program management practices ensuring completion of initiatives.

• Build and maintain client & project collaborator relationships.

• Additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s from a complimentary industry/sector.

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project management, or a related role, preferably in the data center or technology industry.

• Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and SharePoint skills are required

• Construction industry job cost experience is desired but not a requirement

• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.

• Ability to distill large datasets into a succinct presentation, summarize date through pivot tables, etc.

• Excellent knowledge of process performance evaluation and change management principles

• Sharepoint knowledge strongly preferred

• Ability to analyze complex business concepts and documents

• Ability to effectively respond to critical issues, complex inquiries, or complaints

• Provide a high-level of commitment to customer service with co-workers and team members

• Skilled at solving problems and looking after a variety of options with limited information

• Excellent communication skills with clear and timely communication

• Successful candidate must be a great teammate and able to work with a variety of people.

• This position requires an organized individual with the capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and to prioritize work effort, all with minimal direction.

• Travel required is expected to be up to 20% but may increase over time as the business evolves

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Vantage 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.