Senior Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction)

About the role

Inspiring moments in time and leading the way in digital transformation, QTS Data Centers stands at the forefront of today’s dynamic landscape. Our world-class data centers support our customers' strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure. Driven by purpose and innovation, we design, build, and operate state-of-the-art data centers globally.

Responsibilities

• Aid in due diligence efforts on potential or new land banks and properties
• Evaluate opportunities to design and build new data centers
• Work with key stakeholders: Corporate Real Estate, Connectivity, Power & Construction teams
• Establish and monitor entitlement and permit processes for individual projects
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Interface with all levels of the organization
• Communicate program updates to executive level using PowerPoint
• Create and maintain site program & individual project budgets using Excel
• Manage project budgets/cost-to-date against overall project budget
• Monitor project schedules and ensure on-time completion
• Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing
• Establish and maintain relationships with key QTS stakeholders
• Represent QTS interests in OAC meetings
• Create and build relationships that enhance QTS’s ability to lead in data center real estate

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management field or equivalent professional experience
• One or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint and Excel
• Experience with management of MEP trades
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization
• Proven team player with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management field or equivalent professional experience
• One or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures
• Experience or exposure in mission critical data center facilities
• Experience with management of MEP trades
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization
• Proven team player with strong problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Skills

• Management of Lump Sum, Construction Management @ Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods
• Entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s)
• Procurement and project cost estimates
• Submittals coordination with site stakeholders
• Change order requests negotiation
• Site construction security procedures establishment

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 based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible work schedule.