Development Project Manager – Q-Systems

About the Company

At QTS Data Centers, we stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure. As AI and cloud technologies drive demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good.

Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. We are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

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.

About the Role

The Development Project Manager (Q-Systems: Security) is primarily responsible for leading and managing Q-Systems Security design, pre-construction, and construction activities on multiple projects. This role involves daily interaction with Installation Contractors, Design Consultants, Design Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff, requiring strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects on multiple campuses and oversee design, implementation budgets, schedules, and status reports for each.
• Review project design to ensure compliance with QTS system standards and Basis of Design documents.
• Review system installation to ensure compliance with system design.
• Oversee commissioning efforts to confirm systems operate in compliance with QTS system standards, Basis of Design, and design documents.
• Implement and manage multi-phased site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards predictably.
• Continuously update a campus master plan to provide predictable statistics in a dynamic environment.
• Evaluate and level pricing proposals for technology design, construction, and commissioning services.
• Monitor and track project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion.
• Identify schedule and implementation obstacles and proactively remove barriers detrimental to project schedules.
• Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders.
• Represent QTS interests as leader in OAC and low voltage meetings.
• Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols.
• Develop relationships with QTS Facility Operations and Technology teams to understand their needs and deliver technologies that support facility operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science, or Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• 4-8 years of professional experience in technology systems—security and/or network infrastructure design and/or implementation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time (average travel anticipated to be every other week for 2-3 days).
• US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts.

Skills

• Direct experience in the construction of data centers, critical medical, industrial, construction, oil and gas, or large-scale technology systems.
• Strong knowledge of technology industry standards, procedures, and methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of technology systems and their integration into mission-critical environments.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical issues to leadership or non-engineers.
• Project Management or Project Lead experience in large-scale projects.
• Basic multidisciplinary knowledge of mission-critical systems, design process, pre-construction requirements, and the construction process.
• Experience managing implementation contractors.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
• Capable, proven team player that fosters and operates well within internal and external team environments.
• Able to solve problems at a tactical and functional level.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting.
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible.
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days, and Floating Holidays.
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP).
• 11 paid Holidays Annually, plus 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.
• Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility.