Hyperscale Project Manager

Hyperscale Project Manager

It's exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. 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.

At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we're achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

And we'd like to invite you to join us.

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 Hyperscale Project Manager is responsible for the supporting various team, including Hyperscale Project Executives, successful planning and execution of complex mega-data center Hyperscale deliveries. This position will be responsible for supporting the development process across several concurrent projects and ensuring related leasing, financing, and construction obligations are communicated and satisfied throughout project life cycle.

This role will be responsible for identifying program and operational requirements, engaging with internal customers, and supporting the program through the entire project life cycle. These large complex projects will require strong project management, communications, customer relationship, and analytical skills, as well as data center construction, financing, and operations knowledge. Additionally, this position will collaborate with internal teams such as Development, Facilities Operations, Legal, Capital Markets, Hyperscale Solutions Engineers and Sellers to successfully deliver on requirements, including successfully project financing.

What You Will Do:

• Analyze project documentation and parameters, including those arising from leases, work letters, project financing, development incentives, design contracts, and construction contracts to establish project directives for various internal teams and other stakeholders through the entire project life cycle.
• Cross-functionally develop schedules, budgets, and assist with pro-formas.
• Work with project design team to ensure budget constraints and project goals are consistent with lease requirements.
• Maintain understanding of property conditions and economic development incentives.
• Monitor progress of project milestones, change orders, and payment processes for compliance with project documentation; and communicate updates and other customer requirements.
• Oversee project implementation, progress, and closeout; and effectively present information in a manner to support efficient decision making among internal teams, executive leadership, and customers.
• Facilitate planning for and turnover to operations and security teams.
• Provide support to Capital Markets team in regard to due diligence for loans.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience. Three or more years of experience working in real estate development, transaction management, data center infrastructure (space, power, connectivity) or equivalent experience in a construction environment. Experience in project/program management. Proficient in MS Project and/or other project tracking software.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in financial modeling and analysis, utilizing spreadsheets, and manipulating data sets.
• Three or more years of experience with hyperscale data center development projects.
• Three or more years of experience in sales engineering, project management, construction contracting, leasing, or other applicable experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Problem solving and analytical skills required to correctly frame and guide critical decisions to ensure delivery of successful projects.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.
• Strong desire and self-motivated to learn and expand knowledge of technical and interpersonal skills.
• Able to demonstrate strong analytical capabilities and technical knowledge.
• Excellent written and presentation communication skills with the capacity to articulate complex technical topics to varying customer audiences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Organized, detail oriented. Experience in transaction management, lease administration, real estate development, data center construction, or facilities operations.

The Perks (and these are just a few!):

• QRest Sabbatical
• Employee Stock Purchase
• QTS scholarship for dependents
• Eagle Club award trip eligibility
• Paid volunteer days
• Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance

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.