Design Coordinator, NA

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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.

North America Technology Solutions

As a key pillar of NATS, the Design team (NA) comprises of a skilled team of Design Managers; experts in Engineering and Architecture. Our collective expertise is harnessed to create customized adaptations of the cutting-edge Vantage Data Center prototype that perfectly cater to the unique requirements of our customers. Throughout this process, close collaboration takes place with Sales, Operations, and management teams. The Design Engineering team also maintains a close partnership with the Construction team, working together to craft a seamlessly integrated design that ensures the efficient execution of new and existing standards and designs.

At the heart of our vision is the creation of critical infrastructure that facilitates human connection, creativity, sharing, and collective aspirations. Our mission revolves around providing our Customers with consistently exceptional facilities swiftly and enjoying the process while doing so. This dedication extends to our Customers, Construction teams, and Site Operations teams.

What truly sets Vantage apart is our commitment to empowering our technical staff. Our team has the ability to align long-term operational sustainability with value engineering and cost metrics, ultimately delivering products that are in sync with our corporate objectives. This approach empowers each member of the team to make impactful decisions and achieve significant results.

The Design Engineering team guides the development and operation of best-in-class data centers for hyperscale customers by providing business-minding Design and Engineering expertise.

Vision: To provide a sustainable, agile design program that enables precision development and effortless operation of the preeminent, safest data center program in North America.

Mission: Design a program to enable safe and sustainable execution of data center construction and operation, at scale. With a relentless focus on cross-functional partner's success, to enable swift, agile, and decisive performance.

Position Description

This role can be based in any of our US locations: Ashburn, VA; San Antonio, TX, or Atlanta, GA, in alignment with our flexible work policy. (3 days on site required, 2 days flexible), or remotely in the US. #LI-Remote

Vantage is seeking an entry level Design Coordinator to support the planning, design, and construction of mission-critical hyperscale data centers. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals with a background in architecture, engineering, or construction management who are eager to work in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

As a Design Coordinator, you will work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and project managers to ensure seamless coordination of design documentation and construction processes. You will gain hands-on experience in data center design, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) systems, and BIM coordination while supporting large-scale infrastructure projects. In this role, you will assist in the coordination, review and organization of design standards and processes to support the Design Management program.

Essential Job Functions

• Stakeholder Communication: Act as liaison between internal and external teams (e.g., architects, engineers, contractors). Facilitate internal design meetings, track discussions, and communicate action items.

• Document Control and Management: Manage design documentation, including design inputs, deliverable tracking and databasing

• Design Quality Assurance: Ensure design deliverables meet predefined standards and specifications with internal Design Management team. Coordinate quality checks and reviews for all design documentation.

• Programmatic Support: Support the Design Management team in maintaining project timelines by tracking progress and reporting status. Push forward milestones and deliverables with internal Design Management team.

• Resource Management: Coordinate the allocation and utilization of design resources, ensuring the teams are adequately staffed and supported to meet project demands.

• Project Oversight: Provide oversight and guidance to design teams, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and in compliance with design standards. Support the resolution of design-related issues, conflicts, and challenges that arise during the project lifecycle.

• Project Management: Manage internal and external design teams ensuring their collaboration aligns with design goals.

• Team Development: Conduct regular meetings with design team to provide feedback and address concerns. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by conducting Lessons Learned meetings and implementing insights across projects and regions.

• Process Improvement: Develop and enhance design, procurement, and construction processes to streamline Operations delivery, including change management with consultants and contractors.

• Stakeholder Interaction and Reporting: Foster strong client relationships by leading meetings and offering support to internal partners. Provide regular, detailed updates on design progress, risks, blockers, changes, and priorities.

• Procurement and Vendor Management: Support procurement and regional project leads in the selection of local partners for design development, contract oversight, and Value Engineering (VE) implementation with the General Contractor (GC) and Engineer of Record (EOR).

• Benchmarking and Quality: Drive benchmarking initiatives for internal regional alignment and ensure the highest design and construction quality standards.

• Coordination and Integration: Be a proactive custodian and conduit for all design changes proposed by other VDC departments and third parties, ensuring decisive adjudication and, where appropriate, seamless integration.

• Additional Duties: Handle additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in project management, construction management, planning, architecture, engineering, or a related technical field from an accredited institution preferred. Alternative, relevant education or experience such as military service or exceptional experience/training may be considered.

• 2+ years of experience in the data center industry

• Familiarity with hyperscale data canters and their customers.

• Professional engineering (PE) license or architecture certification is a plus.

• Willingness to travel (15 - 30% expected).

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: $90,000 = $100,000 + 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-AP2

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.