Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction)
About the role
The Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction) is primarily responsible for leading and managing the design, preconstruction, and construction activities on a given project(s).
Interact on a daily basis with 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 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 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
- Five 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 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 25% 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, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation.
Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers.
We are a portfolio company of Blackstone. We are Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.
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
Pay Transparency
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.