Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction MEPR)

About the role

The Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction) plays a crucial role in the design, preconstruction, and construction phases of various projects. This position requires strong communication skills and a deep understanding of commercial construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the development program for sites, including campus design solutions and capital budgets.
• Manage entitlement and permitting processes for each assigned site project.
• Coordinate scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services, and procurement.
• Evaluate and negotiate pricing for design, construction, and commissioning services.
• Ensure compliance with construction security procedures and establish relationships with key stakeholders.
• Create and maintain relationships to enhance QTS’s leadership in data center real estate.
• Aid in due diligence efforts on potential or new land banks and properties.
• Support internal development team in enhancing project management processes and protocols.

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.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
• Proven team player with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management field or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for program updates and Excel for budget maintenance.
• One or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures.
• Experience or exposure in mission critical data center facilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of solving problems at a tactical and functional level.

Skills

• Management of Lump Sum, Construction Management @ Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods.
• Experience with MEP trades.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A