Development Program Manager (DC 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 daily with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Effectively present information in a manner 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
• Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams to aid in custom deal solutioning for prospective clients within the applicable schedule and budget for an assigned location
• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• 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 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. 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. 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. At QTS, we are Powered by People. 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.