Interior Design Project Manager

Data Center Interior Design Project Manager This role is responsible for leading and managing consistent implementation of QTS Corporate Interior Standards across multiple projects. The PM will interact daily with furniture dealers, architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage concurrent multi‑phased interior and exterior start‑up and upgrade projects on several campuses to achieve schedule, budget, and quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders, design, construction, and FF&E consultants to implement the standardized corporate interiors program for new greenfield developments and renovations. 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 punch walks; track punch issues for timely closeout. Continuously maintain and improve interior standards documents & materials library, including finishes, furniture, audio/visual, and artwork. Create and communicate updates on interior design and construction status on a regular basis suitable for executive‑level reviews; present renderings, floor plans, schedule, cost, and quality data to support 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, negotiate pricing, coordinate 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 a participant in design & OAC weekly meetings (may lead discussions, where applicable). Work with the internal Development team to enhance project management processes and protocols. Build relationships that enhance QTS’s ability to lead 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 Competitive benefits package including 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. 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. QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. QTS - Powered By People #J-18808-Ljbffr