LeRoy De La Peña

Operations Site Deployment Coordinator, NA @ Vantage Data Centers

About

I work in construction delivery and operational readiness for hyperscale data center projects, making sure sites aren’t just built, but are actually ready to be turned over and operated. My role spans the full construction lifecycle; from early planning and readiness definition, through construction execution, commissioning readiness, and formal turnover to Operations. I’m involved early to help teams surface risks, align expectations, and avoid last-minute surprises. I’ve worked on both sides of the industry: in the field with construction crews and inside live data center environments where details matter. That mix of hands‑on and big‑picture experience is what I bring to every project. I’m at my best in complex environments with hundreds of moving parts, where the job is to turn all of that into a process that works. I believe in asking the right questions, keeping communication clear, and holding myself and others accountable to deliver. Whether it’s standardizing turnover processes, aligning construction and operations teams, or managing readiness trackers with hundreds of tasks tied to safety, documentation, and training, I approach each project with the same mindset: no detail is too small if it impacts the bigger goal.

Country

United States

City

Phoenix

Industry

Construction

Skill

Program Management, Change Management, Documentation & reporting, Cross-functional Collaboration, Risk identification & mitigation, Process improvement, Vendor Coordination, Turnover management, Data center commissioning, Operational Readiness, Procurement, Project Delivery, Technical Data Analysis, Project Management, Pre-Construction, Project Commissioning, Construction Management, Site Safety Management , Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS), Workforce Management

Experience

Operations Site Deployment Coordinator, NA

Vantage Data Centers

2024-7 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

Goodyear, Arizona, United States

• Support hyperscale data center delivery from pre-construction through turnover, partnering with Design, Construction, Commissioning, and Site Operations to align scope, schedule, and readiness expectations. • Drive pre-construction engagement, including page turns, submittal and constructability reviews, and lease / requirements documentation review to ensure operability and turnover criteria are defined early. • Lead cross-functional execution tracking across design, construction, commissioning, and operations (14+ stakeholder teams), using readiness gates, risk registers, and milestone reviews to surface delivery risks, drive issue closure, and protect schedule and quality. • Contributed to the delivery of 48 MW placed into service, with 100+ MW currently in progress across multiple concurrent phases at various stages of construction and commissioning.

Field Engineer

Corbins

2024-1 - 2024-7 · 7 mos

Arizona, United States

• Supported electrical construction execution for a major water treatment plant project, coordinating field activities, technical layouts, and installation sequencing. • Produced conduit routing designs, installation plans, and field markups that improved constructability and ensured alignment with engineering intent. • Acted as the communication bridge between field crews, the GC, and engineering teams, ensuring issues were escalated early and resolved efficiently. • Maintained project documentation and digital workflows, improving transparency and supporting on-time project milestones. • Built strong relationships with foremen and subcontractors, enabling smoother coordination and safer field practices.

Assistant Superintendent

D & I Construction

2022-2 - 2024-3 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

• Oversaw day-to-day field operations for concrete and structural scopes on commercial construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence. • Coordinated work across multiple trades, supported look-ahead planning, and resolved site conflicts to keep work flowing. • Supervised craft teams and foremen, providing direction, validating work quality, and supporting field decision-making. • Managed portions of site safety, daily reporting, inspections, and permitting to maintain compliance and jobsite readiness. • Supported the Superintendent in executing project strategy, subcontractor coordination, and milestone planning

Operating Engineer

American Express

2021-3 - 2023-12 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Arizona, United States

Operated and monitored critical facility infrastructure (power, cooling, life-safety systems) in a live data center environment supporting global financial operations. • Conducted routine inspections, troubleshooting, and system checks to maintain uptime and prevent operational risk. • Authored Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and refined SOPs for critical workflows, improving safety consistency across the team. • Collaborated with contractors and engineering teams during maintenance, repairs, and equipment commissioning. • Supported emergency and after-hours response efforts, ensuring rapid issue identification and escalation.