Vantage Data Centers · 2 weeks ago
Project Manager, Special Projects, NA
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$135K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expVantage Data Centers is a leader in powering, cooling, protecting, and connecting technology for major hyperscalers and cloud providers. The Project Manager for Special Projects will oversee remediation construction projects, managing budgets, schedules, and contractor relationships to ensure successful project execution.
Data CenterInformation TechnologyIT InfrastructureTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of assigned remediation construction projects, not limited but inclusive of the following:
Project set up with project budget and schedule creation and oversight
RFP development, pre-bid planning, oversight, and coordination
Leading all design phases and documents working internally with stakeholder groups and SME’s
Coordination and supervision of design-build, and design bid build contractors
Oversight of physical construction activities on site
Leading commissioning of critical systems integration across new customer builds and existing data centers
Hand-off of physical data center and project documents to customer and operations
Management in contractor safety performance
Coordination and logistical planning for all OFCI equipment
Management of project scope, safety, schedule, stakeholder, data center work rules, and budget
Drive all aspects of construction including pre-construction, design development, permitting and entitlements, competitive bid process, team selection, construction oversight, commissioning, and project closeout
Act as project leader, drive coordination and integration of internal customers within the project
For assigned construction projects, manage General Contractors and vendors project management resources
Report to assigned Vantage Special Projects team and manager
Manage assigned portfolio execution of remediation projects from concept through commissioning and prepare various reports on a monthly and/or quarterly basis
Drive day-to-day construction decisions to conclusion
QA/QC work of assigned projects to confirm accuracy. Handle inputs and delivery of work products with internal team members to ensure that new data center spaces follow all applicable VDC applicable requirements
Establish and track project budgets. Submit approval packages to TOF approval group
Partner with Base Building Director(s), Construction Cost & Finance to produce monthly project forecasts including variance analyses as well as execution of Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and project authorizations for new and existing contractors and vendors
Vendor/Contractor management including qualification and relationship building/maintenance
Review monthly billing with Special Projects team, confirm substantiation and audit vs budget
Ensure ‘lessons learned’ are held and placed in the feedback loop to drive continuous improvement
Ensure project team aligns with project turnover documentation requirements to Operations
Work closely with Operations to coordinate design criteria and construction with ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or a similar field
5-7 years of project management experience
Sophisticated and technical construction experience
Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management
Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools like MS Project or P6
Travel may be required and could grow, but will be assessed by the Special Projects team
This position is fully on-site in Santa Clara, CA
Preferred
8-12 years of project management experience
Data Center and General Contractor experience
Benefits
Comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations
Array of benefits, recognition, training and development
Company
Vantage Data Centers
Vantage Data Centers designs and develops data center campuses to large cloud providers, AI enterprises, and other tech-driven businesses.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (3)
2023 (4)
2022 (5)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.61BKey Investors
La CaisseWells FargoDigitalBridge
2025-09-10Private Equity· $1.6B
2025-06-03Debt Financing· $5.82B
2024-12-16Private Equity· $1.47B
Leadership Team
Sureel Choksi
President and CEO
Corinne Chong
CFO, APAC
Recent News
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