Senior Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction)

About the role

Inspiring the future of digital infrastructure, QTS Data Centers is seeking a Senior Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction) to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in supporting the design, pre-construction, and construction phases of various projects.

Responsibilities

• Aid Development leadership and Project Manager with day-to-day activities and responsibilities
• Assist with multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each
• Assist with updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews
• Work with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to help with master development program for site(s), including a complete campus design solution and capital budget
• Assist with entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s)
• Assist with 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
• Avoid inappropriate submittals and coordinate with site stakeholders
• Audit project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget
• Review project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion
• Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing
• Aid in establishing site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team
• Represent QTS Interests 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 on an as-needed basis by participating with real estate efforts on potential or new land banks and properties, including: Evaluate opportunities to design & build new data centers by working with key stakeholders: Corporate Real Estate, Connectivity, Power & Construction teams
• Aid in establishing and monitoring entitlement and permit processes for individual projects as needed
• Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management field or equivalent professional experience
• Five or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including management of Lump Sum, Construction Management @ Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out
• Experience 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
• US Citizenship is required by law due to federal customer contracts

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in mission critical data center facilities
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously

Total Rewards

• Total rewards include: 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
• This position is Bonus eligible

Equal Opportunity Employer

We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. 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.