Senior Technical Project Manager, Automation, NA

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.

Technology & Systems Department

The Technology & Systems department drives technological innovation for the company and advances the technology strategy to support global growth. This includes IT, Software Development, OT / Building Automation Systems, and business process improvement. At Vantage, we are very hands on. In most cases, we specify, purchase, configure and maintain all networking and server hardware. We also work closely with partner VARs to learn about the latest technology changes so we can make informed purchase decisions.

We rely on extreme collaboration with Sales, Construction, Operations and Corporate Functions to drive simplification, establish global standards with continuous improvement and speed to value. We are working to build a reliable, scalable, sustainable, and secure technology roadmap/landscape that enables us to better serve our customers and employees and be the partner of choice. Our focus is on speed to value with financial and execution discipline. We strive to double the good, halve the bad, in half the time.

Position Overview

This role is based remotely in the US.

Vantage is looking for an experienced and detailed orientated Technical Project Manager to support and facilitate the successful completion of projects for the Automation Systems group. The Automation Systems department is responsible for designing, building, maintaining all aspects of the SCADA Building Management Systems at all of our data centers. This role functions as a senior individual contributor within Automation Systems, responsible for managing complex BMS/SCADA retrofit projects and upgrades, with expectations for technical ownership, architectural decision-making, and cross-team influence. 

You will review mechanical and electrical drawings, sequences of operation, and instrumentation diagrams to develop and maintain scalable, reusable automation logic and graphical visualization applications. The ability to influence and develop consensus across teams at a regional level is critical to be successful in this role. A high-level understanding of system integration, project management, commissioning, and process execution is required to provide informative project issue mitigation when challenges arise.

Essential Job Functions

• Handle automation design, engineering, and programming/software deliverables (Specifications, IFC’s, SOO’s, PLC, SCADA, etc..), ensuring critical delivery milestones are maintained and in alignment with the master construction schedule.
• Definition of automation project scope and objectives, involving all relevant partners and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Support pre-bid planning, coordination, and execution strategies to ensure quality design and engineering deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership regarding automation issue mitigation to support delivery and commissioning schedules throughout the project lifecycle.

• Leads automation design and engineering projects that align with business vision, strategy, and deployment within the company.
• Balance multiple automation technical project scopes, schedules, and stakeholder relations across the regions.
• Drive all aspects of automation activities related to new and existing project development through each of the design and engineering phases, while supporting the construction interfacing team.
• Provide automation system technical guidance and issue mitigation throughout design, engineering, and commissioning activities.
• Provide remote or onsite project and vendor support ensuring a successful design and engineering delivery.

Duties

• Lead regional Automation project design, engineering, and programming/software delivery.
• Develop and manage complex building management system (BMS) and SCADA system retrofits and upgrades all while maintaining 100% uptime of critical equipment
• Collaborate with Design, Engineering, Construction, Reliability Engineering, Site Operations, and Automation Engineering peers to deliver and sustain reliable automation solutions Evaluates progress on project(s) and supervises changes to schedule.
• Develop automation logic and visualization applications based on project documentation including drawings, sequences of operation, bills of material, and instrumentation diagrams 
• Develops and maintains standard communication and user documentation for Automation aspects of project implementation (RFIs, Transmittals, Submittals, Change Requests, Project Plans, Status Updates, etc.)

Job Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience in Building Management System (BMS) and SCADA design, integration, commissioning, or technical leadership.
• Strong working knowledge of Inductive Automation SCADA software (Ignition).
• Strong working knowledge of Rockwell Automation.
• BS in related Engineering or Construction Management fields preferred, but not required based upon experience level.
• PLC / SCADA Application Engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley products preferred.
• Data Center or Mission Critical project experience preferred but not required.
• Shown success in project management with PMP certification preferred, but not required.
• Experience in instrumentation and controls (I&C) preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Project, MS Office, and MS SharePoint
• Travel required is expected to be 25% 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

• Salary Range: $135,000 - $145,000 Base + Bonus (this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations)
• 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-MW2 #LI-remote

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!