Senior Manager – GCO Programs

Senior Manager – GCO Programs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 12+ years of experience in construction cost management, estimating, or cost optimization, preferably within data centers, oil & gas, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Proven expertise in identifying and implementing cost-saving strategies in large-scale construction or development programs.
• Experience working with procurement teams, product development teams, and general contractors to optimize costs, negotiate pricing, and ensure successful product introductions.
• Familiarity with data center development, including mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, and innovative product cost components.
• Proficiency in cost analysis tools and software, including Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Procore, and other industry-standard estimating platforms.
• Proven expertise in identifying and implementing cost-saving strategies and successfully launching new products or solutions in large-scale construction or development programs.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, financial data, and product requirements to make informed cost-saving recommendations.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and facilitate successful product launches.
• Strong knowledge of capital expenditure management, cost forecasting, value engineering, and product lifecycle costing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage effectively with internal stakeholders, external partners, and cross-functional product development teams.
• Experience leading cost management and new product introduction programs at a strategic level, influencing decision-making across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Global Cost Optimization program, identifying and implementing strategies to reduce capital expenditures and support cost-efficient new product introductions across Vantage’s North American and global portfolios.
• Develop and maintain cost analysis frameworks to inform business-level decisions on expenditure, cost-saving opportunities, and investment in new product offerings.
• Partner with New Site Development (NSD), Construction (CON), Product Development, and Site Selection/Market Development (MKTDEV) teams to ensure accurate cost planning, forecasting, and budgeting associated with new products and innovations.
• Maintain and improve internal processes related to cost data management, ensuring cost efficiency, financial transparency, and alignment with product development timelines.
• Conduct cost studies at various project phases, with a particular emphasis on conceptual planning, pre-construction optimization, and cost-effective new product introductions.
• Evaluate and recommend cost-saving opportunities through alternative technologies, value engineering, procurement strategies, and innovative product solutions.
• Review and analyze contractor proposals, bid packages, and general cost structures, especially those associated with new product concepts and construction means and methods, to identify potential savings and efficiencies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess and mitigate cost, schedule, and product-introduction risks associated with new and ongoing projects.
• Analyze cost trends, market insights, and lessons learned to continuously refine and enhance cost management and product introduction practices.
• Utilize industry-leading cost/estimating software and tools, including Power BI, to track, analyze, and report on cost-saving initiatives and product introduction performance.
• Ensure alignment between cost optimization strategies, new product introductions, and Vantage’s overall business objectives.
• Responsible for developing and managing project schedules, budgets, and scope to ensure successful execution and delivery of cost optimization and NPI programs.
• Travel as required, up to 20%, to support program implementation and collaboration across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.