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, pre-construction, 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 campus design solutions and capital budgets.
• Collaborate with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage project budgets and schedules, ensuring they align with the overall project goals.
• Interface with contractors to review and negotiate change orders and ensure timely completion of projects.
• Coordinate with site security teams to establish and maintain appropriate construction security procedures.
• Create and maintain relationships with key QTS stakeholders to represent the company's interests effectively.
• Participate in due diligence efforts related to potential or new land banks and properties, including evaluating opportunities for designing and building new data centers.
• Support internal development teams in enhancing project management processes and protocols.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of interfacing with all levels of the organization.
• Proven team player with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required due to federal customer contracts.
• Experience with mission critical data center facilities.
• Knowledge and experience with management of MEP trades.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, especially at a tactical and functional level.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting.
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days, and 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

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.