Pre-Development Program Manager - Data Center Portfolio

About the role

The Pre-Development Program Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the design, pre-construction, and construction activities on a given project. This role requires strong communication skills and a deep understanding of commercial construction practices, data center infrastructure, and project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each
• 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
• Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders
• Represent QTS interests as leader 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
• 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
• Other duties may be assigned

Requirements

• 6 or more years of professional experience in commercial real estate development practices and procedures, including management of Construction Management and Design Build project delivery methods from land acquisition through project close out
• Advanced knowledge 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 50% of the time

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of construction & engineering principles, data center infrastructure, project management methodologies, real estate development & entitlement, procurement & contract management, financial acumen, regulatory & compliance standards, project coordination & execution, communication & presentation, stakeholder engagement, problem-solving & decision-making, technical proficiency, negotiation & conflict resolution, leadership & team management, strategic planning, adaptability & resilience, attention to detail, time management, customer-centric thinking, travel & on-site supervision

Skills & Abilities

• Construction & Engineering Principles
• Data Center Infrastructure
• Project Management Methodologies
• Real Estate Development & Entitlement
• Procurement & Contract Management
• Financial Acumen
• Regulatory & Compliance Standards
• Project Coordination & Execution
• Communication & Presentation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
• Technical Proficiency
• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
• Leadership & Team Management
• Strategic Planning
• Adaptability & Resilience
• Attention to Detail
• Time Management
• Customer-Centric Thinking

Benefits

• Total Rewards: Includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits
• Bonus Eligibility: This role is bonus eligible
• Equity: This role may be eligible for equity

Company Commitment

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

Pay Transparency

• The Pay Transparency Policy Is Available Here

QTS is 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.