Development Project Manager – Q-Systems (Connectivity)

About the role

QTS is a global leader in digital infrastructure, designing, building, and operating advanced data centers that support AI, cloud, and digital transformation initiatives. The Development Project Manager – Q‑Systems leads and manages Q‑Systems (BMS Controls, DCIM, Security, Telecom) design, pre‑construction, and construction activities across multiple projects. The 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

• Other duties may be assigned.
• 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.
• 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/implementation obstacles and proactively remove obstacles 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• Eight or more years of professional experience in building controls, security, and/or low‑voltage commercial design and construction practices from conceptual development through procurement to close‑out.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time (average travel every other week for 2‑3 days).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing technology systems for data centers, construction, operations, and/or facility maintenance.
• Project Management or Project Lead experience in large‑scale projects.
• Direct experience in the construction of data centers, critical medical, industrial, oil and gas, or other 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.
• Basic multidisciplinary knowledge of mission‑critical systems, design process, pre‑construction requirements, and the construction process.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical issues to senior leadership or non‑engineers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
• Proven team player who fosters and operates well within internal and external team environments.
• Ability to solve problems at tactical and functional levels.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible spending and HSA accounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Paid volunteer days.
• Employee assistance program.
• Tuition assistance.
• Parental leave and military leave assistance.
• QTS scholarship for dependents.
• Wellness program.
• Bonus eligibility and potential equity participation.

Pay

Estimated salary range for candidates based in Virginia: $102,082.91 – $156,111.99. Compensation for candidates outside Virginia will align with local market factors.