Senior Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction)

About the role

The Senior Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction) plays a crucial role in the design, preconstruction, and construction phases of various projects. This position requires strong communication skills and a deep understanding of commercial construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the development of master development programs for sites, including comprehensive campus designs and capital budgets.
• Collaborate with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and status reports, ensuring they align with overall project goals.
• Interface with contractors to review and negotiate change orders, and establish site construction security procedures.
• Participate in procurement processes for equipment and coordinate with the strategic procurement team.
• Engage in due diligence efforts, evaluating opportunities for new data center projects and managing entitlement and permit processes.
• Support the internal development team in enhancing project management processes and protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent professional experience.
• One or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for program updates and Excel for budget maintenance.
• One or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures.
• Experience or exposure in mission critical data center facilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Proven ability to solve problems at a tactical and functional level.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

• Management of MEP trades.
• Interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Schedule

Full-time position.