Director, Energy Infrastructure, NA

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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