Development Program Manager (Data Center Construction)
About the role
The Development Program Manager (Data Center Construction) is responsible for leading and managing the design, pre-construction, and construction activities on a given project. This role interacts regularly with various stakeholders including Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff.
Responsibilities
- Create and communicate updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews.
- Effectively present information to support efficient decision-making.
- 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.
- Continuously update a campus master plan to provide predictable statistics in a dynamic environment.
- 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.
- Maintain appropriate submittals 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.
- Negotiate change order requests from contractors.
- Establish and maintain site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team.
- Develop plans for product deployment and review/communicate plans with QTS staff involved.
- 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
- Eight or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including management of Lump Sum, Construction Management at 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.
- Ability to be on site in West Texas 100% of the time.
Other Key Skills
- 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.
Perks
- Q-Rest Sabbatical
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- QTS scholarship for dependents
- Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility
- Paid Volunteer and Floating days
- Tuition Assistance, Parental Leave and Military Leave Assistance
Who We Are
At QTS Data Centers, 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. We are a proud portfolio company of Blackstone and Powered by People, a team of mission-driven, resourceful, and committed individuals who contribute to the communities where we live and work.
The Impact You Will Have
The Development Program Manager (Data Center Construction) is primarily responsible for leading and managing the design, pre-construction, and construction activities on a given project. 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.
The Perks
- Q-Rest Sabbatical
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- QTS scholarship for dependents
- Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility
- Paid Volunteer and Floating days
- Tuition Assistance, Parental Leave and Military Leave Assistance