About Vantage Data CentersVantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the worlds well-known hyperscales, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across markets in North America, Europe and APAC. 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 DepartmentThe 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 Vantages build partners to success through technical feedback and review, and actively participating 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.POSITION OVERVIEWVantage is looking for ambitious, detail-oriented, hands-on Planners in EMEA to support our portfolio of projects during Construction, starting with strategic program review, health check and reporting through the General Contractor selection process & procurement through Commissioning to project close out. You will join the Construction team and provide professional scheduling capabilities, using your experience and VDCs procedures to create, critically assess and report on project schedules. You will be expected to guide and support the project team's decision making, ensure schedule best practice and VDC planning processes are followed.Because there are multiple roles available the job functions and duties may vary slightly from that listed below. However, all candidates will be expected to understand and where required be able to perform the below functions and duties as part of their role.DUTIESCreate, review, and analyse critical path schedules independently, in an efficient and comprehensive mannerDevelop comprehensive plans that communicate the programs, projects, and strategic goalsCommunicate effectively through clear and concise means appropriate to the projects goals (verbal, written, graphically)Monitor schedule performance data, develop complex data analysis, and issue schedule reports required by management and project proceduresHost and train teams on pull planning.Work with vertical peers focusing on continuous improvement to our business processesSupport the project teams in risk analysis including performance of QSRA as required.Job Requirements4 years + planning experience using Primavera P6.Understand the Critical Path Method of scheduling theoretically and as it applies to projectsAbility to understand and accurately interpret construction documents (drawings, specifications, contracts/general conditions) at all levels of designExperience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a requirementExpert knowledge and extensive experience using Microsoft Office software tools, such as MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and WordExpected travel is approx. 20%, but may grow and evolve over timeData Center experience is preferred, but not requiredEnglish language mandatoryVantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity EmployerVantage 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.
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Planner