Manager, Project Coordination, NA

Job description

About Vantage Data Centers 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 Delivery 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 participates 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 This position will be on site at our Shackelford County, TX location. Vantage is seeking a highly organized and collaborative Manager, Project Coordination, NA to lead a team of Project Coordinators supporting construction projects across North America. This role is responsible for developing and managing project coordination processes, overseeing team performance, ensuring consistency in project administration, and driving operational excellence across project execution activities. The Manager will partner closely with Construction Managers, Project Managers, Directors, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in alignment with Vantage standards. Essential Job Functions Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Project Coordinators across multiple regions and projects. Establish best practices, standard operating procedures, and training programs for project coordination activities. Provide coaching, performance feedback, workload balancing, and career development support for direct reports. Partner with leadership to identify staffing needs and support talent development initiatives. Project Coordination Oversight Ensure project coordination efforts are executed consistently across all assigned projects. Oversee scheduling and organization of project meetings, project documentation, action item tracking, and stakeholder communications. Drive accountability for project deliverables and coordination activities to support successful project execution. Project Controls & Reporting Oversee project reporting, dashboards, risk registers, schedule tracking, and project metrics. Partner with project teams to maintain accurate project data and reporting for executive leadership. Support budget tracking, forecasting, and operational reporting initiatives. Contract & Purchase Order Management Provide oversight of contract administration and purchase order processes across the Project Coordinator team. Ensure adherence to company policies and consistent execution of procurement-related activities. Drive process improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy. Document Control & Compliance Establish and maintain document control standards and compliance processes. Ensure project documentation is organized, accessible, and aligned with company requirements. Conduct periodic audits to ensure consistency and accuracy across active projects. Stakeholder Partnership Act as a liaison between project teams, construction leadership, finance, procurement, and other key stakeholders. Support leadership with project reviews, executive reporting, and operational planning. Foster strong working relationships across the organization to drive successful project outcomes. Additional duties as assigned by Management Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field preferred. 5+ years of project coordination, project controls, construction administration, or project management experience. 2+ years of people leadership or team lead experience preferred. Experience supporting large-scale construction, infrastructure, mission critical, or data center projects preferred. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Experience with reporting tools, project management software, and document management systems. Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves. 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. Additional Details 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. #LI-Onsite #LI-CM2 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. 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!