Director, Energy Infrastructure

Vantage Data Centers

Director of Energy Infrastructure responsible for strategy and execution of physical energy infrastructure projects at Vantage Data Centers. Leading complex energy initiatives including substation construction and utility interconnections.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $190,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in energy infrastructure, power delivery, or large-scale infrastructure execution.
Experience within Independent Power Producers (IPPs), consulting firms, or utilities is strongly preferred.
Proven experience delivering physical energy infrastructure, including substation construction and utility interconnections.
Background working with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firms is strongly preferred, including firms such as Black & Veatch, Burns & McDonnell, Quanta, or similar organizations.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex infrastructure portfolios and lead cross-functional project teams.
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills in dynamic and ambiguous environments.
Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with senior internal leaders, utilities, and external partners.
Travel required up to 30%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
many other additional voluntary benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

energy infrastructurepower deliverysubstation constructionutility interconnectionsproject managementrisk managementbudget managementschedule managementexecution strategyportfolio oversight

Soft Skills

decision-makingproblem-solvingcommunicationcross-functional leadershipstakeholder engagementteam managementstrategic thinkingadaptabilityreportingalignment