Development Program Manager – Q-Systems

About the role

The Development Program Manager (Q-Systems: Security) is primarily responsible for leading and managing Q-Systems (with a focus on security) for design, pre-construction and construction activities across our portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with QTS network infrastructure and technology teams to ensure infrastructure meets the facility needs
• Support our Q-Systems team with network infrastructure coordination
• Manage port schedule creation for development projects
• Create and communicate updates on development program & project status suitable for executive level reviews
• Effectively present information in a manner to support efficient decision making
• 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
• Create & build relationships that enhance QTS's ability to be a leader in creating the World's Most Valuable Data Center
• Develop relationship with QTS Facility Operations Technology teams to understand their needs and deliver technologies that support facility operations needs

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 travel up to 50% of the time

Qualifications

• MBA, Masters in Engineering, Management, or related field desirable
• Extensive experience with management of MEP trades

Skills

• Written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication

Benefits

• Total Rewards: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits
• This position is Bonus eligible

Pay

• Competitive total rewards package

Schedule

• Full-time