Head of Project Development Management

Senior Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction)

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. 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.

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.

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
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers' most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation.

As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world's most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. People who play a vital role in our company's culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. The Senior Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction) is primarily responsible for leading and managing the design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given project(s). The Project Manager will interact on a daily basis with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.

Manage multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each

Create and communicate updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews. Work with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to create a master development program for site(s), including a complete campus design solution and capital budget.

Manage entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s)

Implement and manage multi-phased site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion. Write 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

Monitor & create project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget.

Establish project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion

Review and approve monthly pay applications from the contractors

Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing

Establish site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team

Develop plans for product deployment and review / communicate plans with QTS staff involved

Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders

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 for potential new sites on an as-needed basis

Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience

Five 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 with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for use in communicating program updates to executive level, and Excel to create and maintain site program & individual project budgets

Be able to travel up to 25% of the time

US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts

MBA, Masters in Engineering, Management, or related field desirable

Experience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities

Extensive experience with management of MEP trades

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

QTS scholarship for dependents

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