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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 results

POSITION OVERVIEW

Please note: This will be a hybrid position, 2 days working from home, 3 days working onsite from one of our US locations located in: Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; Santa Clara, CA; or Ashburn, VA

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 Project Controls team in providing professional estimating capabilities and enable Vantage's ability to profoundly affect and accelerate speed to market. You will have the unique opportunity to provide immediate feedback response to cost savings opportunities and alternate technology evaluation. You will also be responsible for take-offs, estimates, proposal review and change order review. You will support the new site development and construction teams in providing professional cost analysis and cost estimating capabilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Prepare independent internal take-off and cost estimates from conceptual ideas and plans to an established construction budget and serve as a subject matter expert to others on cost estimating activities

• Review complex contractor cost estimates; ensure continued maintenance and application of unit rates to quantities and validate estimates

• 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 every estimate

• Research new products and installation techniques and develop cost roadmaps to ensure competitive pricing

• Work with vertical peers focusing on continuous improvement to our business processes Duties

• Create cost estimates, studies, analyses, and evaluations, at all levels of project development, with heavy focus on conceptual planning and pre-construction phases, this role will partner with the Construction Cost and Finance (CCF), New Site Development (NSD) and Construction (CON) teams to ensuring that project cost is accurately accounted for.

• Create and update an estimating model for North America for our One Design build

• Provide various cost analysis, data gathering, and data analytics specific to the cost of work for construction

• 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 contractor and subcontractor GMPs and change order estimates

• Review and implement lessons learned to ensure estimating data is accurate and competitive

• Review, evaluate and negotiate non-OFCI material quotes as needed

• 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 or relevant functional discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 10 years of related experience

• Data Center or MEP estimating experience is strongly preferred

• Understanding 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 INFORMATION:

• Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 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.