Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction)

Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction) This full‑time role leads and manages the design, pre‑construction, and construction activities on one or more data center projects at QTS Data Centers. The Project Manager works closely with facilities, contractors, designers, engineers, commissioning agents, vendors, and operations staff. Responsibilities Manage multiple campus projects and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports. Create and communicate monthly development program and project status updates for executive review. Work with stakeholders to develop a master development program, including campus design solutions and capital budgets. Manage entitlement and permitting for each site. Implement and manage multi‑phased site development plans to meet time, budget, and quality goals. Write scopes of work for design, construction, and commissioning services and participate in procurement and cost estimating. Evaluate and price design, construction, and commissioning proposals; negotiate pricing and change orders. Coordinate submittals with site stakeholders and monitor project budget vs. overall budget. Establish schedules and manage teams to ensure on‑time completion. Approve monthly contractor pay applications and negotiate change orders. Develop site construction security procedures with the security team. Plan product deployment and communicate plans with QTS staff. Collaborate with sales engineers and product teams to support custom deal solutions. Represent QTS interests in OAC meetings and build relationships with key stakeholders. Assist in due diligence for potential new sites. Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience. Five or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices, including Lump Sum, Construction Management @ Risk, and Design Build delivery methods. Experience managing mission‑critical data center facilities. Strong experience with MEP trade management. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel) for executive communication and budgeting. Ability to travel up to 50% of the time. MBA or Master’s in Engineering, Management, or related field desirable. Benefits and Compensation Salary range (Illinois): $121,440.00 – $185,714.14 per year (inclusive of potential bonuses and commissions). Compensation is adjusted for geographical location and qualifications. Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions. Flexible Spending Account. Paid holidays and paid time off. Employee assistance program. Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Q‑Rest Sabbatical Program. Eagle Club Award trip eligibility. Paid volunteer and floating days. Tuition assistance and scholarships for dependents. Parental, military, and other leave assistance. Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting. Bonus or commission eligibility for all employees. Pet and legal insurance. Q‑Anniversary Service Award Program. QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program. QTS Crisis Fund and Wellness Program. Equal Employment Opportunity We conform to all laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. 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, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, family or medical leave status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who file complaints or participate in investigations of discrimination claims. #J-18808-Ljbffr QTS Realty Trust