Senior Project Engineer, NA
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Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 30 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R16128
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 management of delivering data centers from conception through commissioning, working with Sales, Operations, Development, 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. Our technical staff is given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process, aligning long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics to deliver products aligned with corporate goals.
Position Overview This role is based on-site in Atlanta, Georgia.
Vantage is looking for an ambitious and self-starting Senior Project Engineer to drive core project coordination efforts across a wide spectrum of ongoing construction projects for the Atlanta market. Daily tasks include submittal/RFI workflow management, change order management, design coordination, project closeout management, payment application reviews, participation in commissioning, and coordination of construction activities with the full-time Operations staff. Regular collaboration and coordination are required with internal resources and design-build contractors.
Essential Job Functions - Manage individual tasks throughout the construction process including submittal and RFI processing, and safety reporting.
- Coordinate VDC led meetings, transcribe meeting minutes and drive actions to closure.
- Oversee OFCI equipment release, delivery, deficiencies, startup and commissioning.
- Ensure project compliance with Vantage document controls and file specifications.
- Administer project closeout specifications and associated turnover documentation.
Duties - Coordinate internal alignment on project document reviews, cost optimization exercises, contract issuances and design modifications.
- Enforce project quality controls and safety programs through an in-depth understanding of the partner contracts and design documents.
- Manage the Vantage safety program and provide weekly HRA site walk reports.
- Translate job requirements to execution with minimal supervision.
- Assist construction manager in preparing monthly financial updates and forecasts.
- Manage the Contractor billing process for the project and facilitate coordination with the Vantage CCF department.
- Manage the change order review process turnkey, providing timely review of change orders for accuracy of scope and costs.
- Input PO requests in the financial system and manage the distribution process to all Vantage vendors.
- Facilitate page-turn design document reviews and capture comments with action items for internal stakeholders.
- Manage Vantage vendors to ensure successful completion of their scope.
- Work closely with Operations to coordinate ongoing construction activities on campus.
- Provide project commissioning support by onboarding the Commissioning Agent.
- Manage and maintain internal project file storage.
- Drive internal and external project closeout requirements.
- Assist the Construction department with the upkeep of current campus and site permits.
- Additional duties as assigned by Management.
Job Requirements - Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or similar field, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience as a Project Engineer in assisting or supervising construction projects of increasing complexity required.
- Data Center experience is preferred.
- Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a strong preference.
- Expected travel is 10% but may grow and evolve over time.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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 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.