Senior Development Project Engineer (Retrofit Data Center Construction)

Senior Development Project Engineer (Retrofit Data Center Construction) QTS Data Centers is a global digital infrastructure provider supporting mission‑critical data center retrofit projects across its real estate portfolio. Role Overview The Senior Development Project Engineer assists with the design, preconstruction, and construction activities of retrofit projects. The role focuses on mission‑critical data center retrofit construction across the QTS real estate portfolio and involves daily interaction with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations & Corporate Real Estate staff, requiring strong written and oral communication skills. The engineer will own the creation and delivery of MOPs and SOPs in a mission‑critical environment. Responsibilities Assist Development leadership and Project Manager with day‑to‑day activities and responsibilities Assist with multiple projects on campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each Assist with updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews Work with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to help with master development program for site(s), including a complete campus design solution and capital budget Assist with entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s) Assist with scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services Work closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery process Ensure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders Assist with monitoring project budget / cost‑to‑date against overall project budget Review project schedules and manage teams to on‑time completion Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing Assist with establishing site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders Represent QTS Interests in OAC meetings Create & build relationships that enhance QTS’s ability to be a leader in creating the World’s Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate Aid in due diligence efforts on an as‑needed basis by participating with real estate efforts on potential or new land banks and properties, including evaluating opportunities to design & build new data centers by working with key stakeholders: Corporate Real Estate, Connectivity, Power & Construction teams Assist with establishing and monitoring entitlement and permit processes for individual projects as needed Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management field or equivalent professional experience Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for communicating program updates to executive level, and Excel to create and maintain site program & individual project budgets Key Skills One or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including management of Lump Sum, Construction Management @ Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out Experience or exposure in mission‑critical data center facilities Experience with management of MEP trades Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization Must be a capable, proven team player that both fosters and operates well within internal and external team environments Able to solve problems at a tactical and functional level Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Benefits 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 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. 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