Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction)

About the role

The Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction) is primarily responsible for assisting with the design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given project(s).

Responsibilities

• Aid in due diligence efforts on an as-needed basis by participating with real estate efforts on potential or new land banks and properties, including: Evaluate opportunities to design & build new data centers by working with key stakeholders: Corporate Real Estate, Connectivity, Power & Construction teams.
• Assist with establishing and monitoring entitlement and permit processes for individual projects as needed
• Aid in establishing site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team
• Represent QTS Interests in OAC meetings
• Create & build relationships that enhance QTS’s ability to be a leader in creating the World’s Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate
• Assist with establishing and maintaining relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders
• Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services
• Work with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to help with master development program for site(s), including a complete campus design solution and capital budget
• Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols
• Avoid change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing
• Assist with monitoring project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget
• Review project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion
• Assist with updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews
• Assist with entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s)
• Assist with scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates
• Ensure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders
• Assist with establishing site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team
• Assist with establishing and maintaining relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders
• Represent QTS Interests in OAC meetings
• Create & build relationships that enhance QTS’s ability to be a leader in creating the World’s Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management field or equivalent professional experience
• One 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 or exposure in mission critical data center facilities
• Experience with management of MEP trades
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization
• Able to solve problems at a tactical and functional level
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Qualifications

• One 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 or exposure in mission critical data center facilities
• Experience with management of MEP trades
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization
• Able to solve problems at a tactical and functional level
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Skills

• One 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 or exposure in mission critical data center facilities
• Experience with management of MEP trades
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization
• Able to solve problems at a tactical and functional level
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Benefits

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

N/A