Data Center Procurement & Construction Engineer

QTS Data Centers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching contributions

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Volunteer days

Stock Purchase Plan

Wellness Program

Job summary

QTS Data Centers in Dallas leads digital infrastructure delivery and invites a Construction Procurement professional to join our mission-critical team. You will develop pricing solicitations, takeoffs, track budgets, and coordinate with design, preconstruction, procurement, and field teams to keep projects moving smoothly.

You will manage bids, change orders, vendor coordination, and small RFPs while shadowing senior leaders on larger packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant construction or engineering experience.
• Interest in pursuing construction project management and mission-critical infrastructure.
• Some exposure to construction project management or procurement practices and systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop pricing solicitations, perform takeoffs, track budgets and schedules, and document vendor coordination for Commercial Packages.
• Prepare and manage bids, purchase orders, change orders, compliance forms, and progress reports.
• Collaborate with Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Directors on package coordination across design, preconstruction, procurement, construction, materials, and commissioning.
• Lead smaller RFPs (1–3 at a time) from issuance to proposal review and vendor meetings; shadow larger packages to accelerate learning.
• Develop pricing packages, coordinate RFIs, and compile results into actionable insights for the team.
• Monitor budgets vs proposals, ensure schedule compliance, support takeoff activities with Autodesk, and evaluate change orders for accuracy.
• Coordinate long-lead material procurement and guide vendor onboarding, vetting, and compliance reporting.
• Join job sites and OAC Meetings to observe, perform safety checks, and ensure policy adherence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and design partners on entitlement, permitting, preconstruction planning, and capital budgeting.
• Pursue professional development and stay updated on industry best practices in mission-critical construction.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

Building Connected

ProCore

Workday Spend

Autodesk Takeoff

Job description

QTS Data Centers in Dallas leads digital infrastructure delivery and invites a Construction Procurement professional to join our mission-critical team. You will develop pricing solicitations, takeoffs, track budgets, and coordinate with design, preconstruction, procurement, and field teams to keep projects moving smoothly.

You will manage bids, change orders, vendor coordination, and small RFPs while shadowing senior leaders on larger packages.