Project Manager, Interior Design

About the role

The Data Center Interior Design Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing the consistent implementation of QTS Corporate Interior Standards across multiple projects. This role interacts regularly with various stakeholders including Furniture Dealers, Architects, Engineers, General Contractors, specialty vendors, QTS Development, and QTS Operations staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage concurrent multi-phased interior and exterior start-up and upgrade projects on several campuses to achieve schedule, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion
• Collaborate with QTS stakeholders, design, construction, and FF&E consultants and vendors to implement the standardized corporate interiors program for new greenfield data center developments and renovations of existing facilities
• Write scopes of work and sketch concepts for design, construction, furniture, audio/visual, & artistic services enabling procurement and project cost estimates; level pricing proposals and create executive-facing recommendations for award
• Support on-site activities, such as pre-installation verification, architectural punch walks, FF&E install activities, and post-installation FF&E punch walks; track punch issues for timely closeout
• Continuously maintain and improve interior standards documents & materials library, including finishes, furniture, audio/visual, and artwork to provide predictable deliveries in a dynamic environment
• Create and communicate updates on interior design and construction status on a regular basis suitable for executive-level reviews; effectively present renderings, floor plans, schedule, cost, and quality data in a manner supporting efficient decision-making
• Avoid punch issues by ensuring appropriate interior and architectural submittals are coordinated with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Review and approve monthly invoices and pay applications
• Negotiate pricing for change order requests from vendors and contractors; collaborate with Development PMs to source appropriate funding
• Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams to aid in custom deal solutions for prospective clients’ large office design and construction
• Represent QTS interests as participant in design & OAC weekly meetings (may lead weekly discussions, where applicable)
• Work with the internal Development team to enhance project management processes and protocols
• Create & build relationships that enhance QTS's ability to be the leader in creating the World’s Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent professional experience
• Six or more years of professional experience in commercial construction/interior design practices and procedures, and project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out
• Experience with Bluebeam & Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel, MS Project or other schedule development tool
• Travel estimated at 35%

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required due to federal customer contracts
• 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
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization
• Proven capability to work independently, with minimal supervision, on multiple, concurrent projects of varying complexity and competing priority
• Exceptional communication abilities, encompassing both written and spoken forms
• Proven capability to work efficiently with internal departments and external collaborators

Skills

• Strong planning, organization, decision-making, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Use organizational skills to determine prioritization and appropriate multitasking
• Perform necessary and timely follow-up, escalating appropriately if necessary

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

Varies