Lead Planner

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.

General Requirements

As a Lead Construction Planner specializing in Data Centre Projects, you will take on a critical role overseeing the planning and scheduling of multiple large-scale data center construction projects. Your expertise in project management, construction scheduling, and data center infrastructure will be pivotal in ensuring the efficient execution and timely completion of these high-impact projects. You will collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to develop and maintain comprehensive construction plans and schedules tailored to data center needs.

This key role will report into the Planning Director and allow a seamless flow of information from the project back into the wider business. The Senior Planning Manager will likely require planners to oversee the multiple projects within their region at a site level but will hold ultimate responsibility for ensuring the accuracy & integrity of the schedules are as per VDC requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Portfolio Planning and Scheduling:

• Develop detailed construction project plans and schedules for multiple data center projects concurrently.
• Utilize advanced scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project) to create and update project schedules, ensuring alignment with client requirements and contractual obligations.

Resource Allocation and Optimization:

• Collaborate with project managers and procurement teams to monitor the allocation of essential resources, such as materials, equipment, and manpower, across various projects.
• Identify resource optimization opportunities and propose strategies to enhance efficiency and meet aggressive project timelines.

Risk Assessment and Proactive Mitigation:

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments for each project in the portfolio, focusing on schedule risks unique to data center construction.
• Develop proactive mitigation plans to address potential disruptions and delays, communicating them effectively to project stakeholders.

Progress Monitoring Across Projects:

• Implement robust monitoring processes to track the progress of multiple projects against established schedules.
• Provide frequent updates on project status, deviations, and potential schedule impacts to senior management and project teams.

Cross-Project Collaboration and Communication:

• Promote effective communication and collaboration among multidisciplinary project teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders for all data center projects.
• Lead regular cross-project meetings to review schedules, address issues, and provide comprehensive updates.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Ensure that construction plans for projects align with industry & VDC Specific standards, safety regulations, and stringent quality control guidelines.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the portfolio.

Cost Management and Budget Adherence:

• Collaborate closely with project cost estimators and controllers to ensure alignment between project plans and budgetary constraints for all projects.

Comprehensive Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain meticulous records of project schedules, changes, and communications for the entire project portfolio.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders.

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.