About Vantage Data Centers
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.
Energy Department
The Energy Group is responsible for supporting Vantage’s data center portfolio through the execution and management of complex commercial energy agreements, including utility service agreements, power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, gas supply and infrastructure contracts, and other energy-adjacent arrangements. The team partners closely with project management, development, legal, finance, and external counterparties to ensure contracts are executed efficiently, accurately documented, and aligned with business objectives.
Position Overview
This role can be based in any of our US locations or Remote
The Director, Energy Infrastructure is responsible for the strategy, execution, and portfolio oversight of physical energy infrastructure required to support Vantage’s data center developments. This role serves as the single-threaded owner for infrastructure delivery, acting as the primary decision-maker and escalation point across assigned projects.
This position is focused on building energy infrastructure, including substation construction and utility interconnections. Unlike project development roles, this position emphasizes physical build execution, coordination with EPC partners and utilities, and delivery of operating assets.
The Director leads project managers and cross-functional teams, drives execution across multiple concurrent initiatives, and ensures projects meet schedule, cost, safety, and reliability objectives.
Essential Job Functions
Own strategy and portfolio oversight for assigned energy infrastructure programs
Lead end-to-end execution of physical power infrastructure projects, from planning through commissioning
Serve as the primary decision-maker and escalation point for execution, technical, and delivery issues
Oversee and manage Project Managers and cross-functional coordination
Lead delivery of substation construction and utility interconnections
Coordinate with utilities, EPC firms, consultants, and internal stakeholders
Develop and manage integrated schedules, budgets, forecasts, and risk registers
Identify, track, and mitigate execution, constructability, and utility-related risks
Drive alignment across technical, commercial, regulatory, and schedule requirements
Provide clear, accurate reporting on project progress, risks, and milestones
Additional duties as assigned by Management
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in energy infrastructure, power delivery, or large-scale infrastructure execution.
Experience gained within Independent Power Producers (IPPs), consulting firms, or utilities is strongly preferred.
The candidate will bring proven experience delivering physical energy infrastructure, including substation construction and utility interconnections.
A background working with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firms is strongly preferred.
The role requires a demonstrated ability to manage complex infrastructure portfolios and lead cross-functional project teams.
The successful candidate will exhibit strong decision-making and problem-solving skills in dynamic and ambiguous environments.
Excellent communication skills are required, with the ability to engage effectively with senior internal leaders, utilities, and external partners.
Travel required is expected to be up to 30% 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 accommodation 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: US $190,000 - $200,000 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.
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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!