Interior Design Project Manager

Data Center Interior Design Project Manager

At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers' most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure. As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

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In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

The Data Center Interior Design Project Manager is primarily responsible for leading and managing consistent implementation of QTS Corporate Interior Standards across multiple projects. The Data Center Interior Design PM will interact on a daily basis with Furniture Dealers, Architects, Engineers, General Contractors, specialty vendors, QTS Development, and QTS Operations staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Manage concurrent multi-phased interior and exterior start-up and upgrade projects (e.g. office) on several campuses to achieve schedule, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion
• Collaborate with QTS stakeholders, design, construction, and FF&E consultants and vendors to implement the standardized corporate interiors program for new greenfield data center developments and renovations of existing facilities
• Write scopes of work and sketch concepts for design, construction, furniture, audio/visual, & artistic services enabling procurement and project cost estimates; level pricing proposals and create executive-facing recommendations for award
• Support on-site activities, such as pre-installation verification, architectural punch walks, FF&E install activities, and post-installation FF&E punch walks; track punch issues for timely closeout
• Continuously maintain and improve interior standards documents & materials library, including finishes, furniture, audio/visual, and artwork to provide predictable deliveries in a dynamic environment
• Create and communicate updates on interior design and construction status on a regular basis suitable for executive-level reviews; effectively present renderings, floor plans, schedule, cost, and quality data in a manner supporting efficient decision-making
• Ensure appropriate interior and architectural submittals are coordinated with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Support entitlement and permitting needs for exterior facades, signage, etc.
• Review and approve monthly invoices and pay applications
• Review change order requests from vendors and contractors and negotiate pricing, coordinating with Development PMs; collaborate with Development Capital team to source appropriate funding
• Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams to aid in custom deal solutions for prospective clients' large office design and construction
• Represent QTS interests as participant in design & OAC weekly meetings (may lead weekly discussions, where applicable)
• Work with the internal Development team to enhance project management processes and protocols
• Create & build relationships that enhance QTS's ability to be the leader in creating the World's Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Engineering or equivalent professional experience
• Three or more years of professional experience in commercial construction/interior design practices and procedures, and project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out
• Experience with Bluebeam & Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for use in communicating program updates to executive level
• Revit and AutoCAD experience preferred
• Travel estimated at 50%

Total Rewards

• This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
• This position is Bonus eligible.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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