Development Program Manager (TFO Construction)

QTS Data Centers; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching contributions

Bonus eligibility

Generous PTO

Stock Purchase Plan

Paid volunteer days

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

QTS Data Centers in Suwanee, Georgia is seeking a Development Program Manager to lead and manage design, pre-construction, and construction activities. You will interact daily with various teams to ensure successful project execution.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering and at least eight years of relevant experience. The position offers robust benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Eight or more years of experience in commercial construction practices.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design and construction activities for projects.
• Manage multiple projects while maintaining budgets and schedules.
• Create and communicate updates on project status for executive reviews.
• Work with design and construction teams on master development programs.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Budget management

Construction practices

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Development Program Manager (TFO Construction) is primarily responsible for leading and managing the design, pre‑construction and construction activities on a given project. The Project Manager will interact on a daily basis with 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 projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each
• Create and communicate updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis 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 program for site(s), including a complete campus design solution and capital budget.
• Manage entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s)
• Implement and manage multi‑phased site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standard 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
• Evaluate 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
• Monitor & create project budget/cost‑to‑date against overall project budget.
• Establish project schedules and manage teams to on‑time completion
• Review and approve monthly pay applications from the contractors
• Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing
• Establish site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team
• 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
• Eight or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including management of Lump Sum, Construction Management at 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
• Be able to travel up to 50% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, Masters in Engineering, Management, or related field desirable
• Experience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities
• Extensive experience with management of MEP trades

Benefits

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• 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
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

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.
• This job may be eligible for equity.

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