Construction Department

The Construction team is responsible for the entire process flow of delivering the physical data centers from shovel ready state through commissioning, working with Sales, Operations, and management along the way. Construction implements and executes upon the work product developed by the Development & Engineering (D&E) team. The team also manages Vantage’s build partners to success through technical feedback and review, and actively participating in review of schedule and budget.

Many times, a role like this at other companies is purely oversight. One thing that distinguishes Vantage is that our construction teams are given the responsibility and authority to directly drive the process. When compared to external resources, our internal team can ensure the key stakeholders are engaged in the decision-making process to 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
Vantage is looking for a Field Construction Manager to serve as the boots-on-the-ground leader for data center construction projects across the Virginia market. This role is focused on driving day-to-day field activities, maintaining safety, quality, and schedule performance, and being the go-to site lead for contractors and internal stakeholders alike.

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Stafford, Virginia.

Duties:

• Site Leadership: Serve as the on-site authority for all field activities, providing day-to-day direction to general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors.

• Execution Oversight: Ensure all construction work is performed safely, meets quality standards, stays on schedule, and aligns with design intent.

• Schedule Management: Drive the weekly and daily construction schedules, proactively resolving conflicts and removing roadblocks to maintain progress.

• Safety Enforcement: Champion job site safety through daily walks, safety meetings, and enforcement of all health and safety policies and procedures.

• Quality Control: Conduct inspections, verify installation quality, and escalate issues with materials, workmanship, or schedule impact.

• Field Coordination: Work closely with commissioning teams, operations, engineering, and vendor partners to ensure cohesive on-site execution.

• Progress Reporting: Provide real-time updates to project leadership on schedule status, risk items, and site performance.

• Contractor Management: Maintain accountability of trade partners in the field through daily interface, punch-list tracking, and coordination meetings.

• Operational Readiness: Support commissioning and project turnover by ensuring all construction deliverables are complete and compliant.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent field experience

• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on field construction management experience required; 7+ years preferred

• Data center or mission-critical construction experience strongly preferred

• Proven ability to lead subcontractors, manage site logistics, and maintain control over fast-paced, high-pressure environments

• Deep understanding of CSA (Civil, Structural, Architectural) and MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) field installations

• OSHA 30 certification or equivalent safety training preferred

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

• Ability to read construction documents, interpret schedules, and manage field activities with minimal supervision

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.

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!