Director, Pre-Construction, APAC

About the role

Vantage Data Centers is looking for a Director, Pre-Construction, APAC to provide overall pre-construction leadership for its growing Design, Engineering and Construction team and key internal partners such as New Site Development and Site Selection, as the company expands across the region. The role covers new and existing developments, due diligence, concept and schematic design, and all pre-construction work with general contractors and project management teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead development and planning approval processes, including master and precinct planning, development planning and construction permitting
• Support utilities provisioning negotiations, especially power and networking, with the New Site Development team
• Help resolve data center designs that deliver Tier III facilities at optimal cost
• Advise the Project Controls team on programme, cost, buildability, regional statutory, consultant and Early Contractor Involvement matters
• Manage build partners through technical feedback and take part in schedule and budget management
• Assist with procurement and tender strategy for professional services, works and significant plant and equipment, and create and manage RFPs for consultants and providers
• Work with general contractors, architects and engineers to lead the Early Contractor Involvement phase
• Manage direct reports, third-party project management resources and staffing utilization
• Obtain project budgets, work with the Construction Commercial Team, and produce monthly project forecasts with variance analysis
• Capture lessons learned and feed them back to drive continuous improvement

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or a similar field, or equivalent experience
• 7 to 10 years of experience in a management role (10 to 15 years preferred)
• Complex and technical construction experience; data center experience preferred
• Experience in CSA and MEP construction management
• Substantial project management experience preferred; PMP certification

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Project management tools such as MS Project or P6
• Ability to develop executive-level presentations

What we offer

• A total compensation package described as above market
• Health and welfare, retirement and paid leave benefits
• Recognition, training and development