Design Director, Development - Europe

QTS Realty Trust; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Director for Development in Europe, based in London. This pivotal role involves leading design and construction activities, managing multiple projects, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial construction practices, strong leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. If you are passionate about shaping the future of data center real estate and thrive in a dynamic environment, this is the opportunity for you to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Paid volunteer days

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in commercial construction practices and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery methods and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple Design Managers and oversee key projects and budgets.
• Create design updates and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial construction practices

Project management

Communication skills

Team management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering

MBA or master’s in engineering

Tools

Bluebeam

Revit

BIM 360

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Design Director, Development - Europe

Design Director, Development - Europe

Apply locations London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R2024-0987

Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career!

The Design Director, Development - Europe is responsible for leading and managing the team who design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given region(s). The Design Director will interact daily with Design Managers, external consultants, Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple Design Managers and manage key projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each.
• Create and communicate design updates on development program & project status monthly suitable for executive level reviews. Effectively present information in a manner to support efficient decision making.
• Work with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to create a master development design programme for site(s), including a complete campus design solution.
• Manage design input into entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s).
• Implement and manage design input on multi-phased site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion. Continuously update a campus master plan to provide predictable statistics in a dynamic environment.
• Write scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates.
• Support the evaluation and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services.
• Work closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery process.
• Ensure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders.
• Establish project design schedules and manage design teams to on-time completion.
• Review change order requests from contractors.
• Develop plans for product deployment and review / communicate plans with QTS staff involved.
• Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams to aid in custom deal solutioning for prospective clients within the applicable schedule and budget for an assigned location.
• Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders.
• Represent QTS Interests as leader 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 for potential new sites on an as needed basis.
• Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Fifteen 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 Bluebeam, Revit, BIM 360, ACC, 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.
• Be able to travel up to 25% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, master’s in engineering, Management, or related field desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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.
• Experience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities.
• Extensive experience with management of MEP trades.

Total Rewards

• This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: 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.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by QTS in its sole discretion. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on [e-mail]