Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction OFCIR)

QTS Data Centers; Aurora (CO); 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

Holidays and volunteer days

tuition reimbursement

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction OFCIR) to support design, preconstruction and onsite execution across campus projects. You will coordinate owner-furnished equipment, manage readiness, installation support, commissioning readiness, and turnover with partners across facilities, construction, and operations.

The role emphasizes collaboration, schedule and budget alignment, and safety.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple teams.
• Attention to safety, schedule and quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist Development leadership and Project Manager with day to day activities.
• Assist with multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each.
• Assist with updates on development program & project status for executive reviews.
• Assist onsite OFCIR execution for assigned campus, building, or project scope, including equipment readiness, delivery, installation support, commissioning readiness, and turnover.
• Coordinate OFCI activities with Development, MEPR, Construction, GC s, vendors, commissioning, logistics, warehouse, and site stakeholders.
• Support delivery planning, site receipt, unloading, staging, inspections, chain-of-custody, and documentation of equipment condition.
• Track and resolve OFCI quality issues, damage, missing components, documentation gaps, installation-readiness concerns, and schedule impacts.

Job description

It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.

As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

And we’d like to invite you to join us.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• 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

Who We Are:

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.

Who We Are:

It's pretty exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world‑class data centers are supporting our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the frontier of today’s dynamic digital transformation.

Who You Are And The Impact You Will Have:

The Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction OFCIR) is primarily responsible for assisting with the design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given project(s). The Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction OFCIR) will assist with the onsite execution and coordination of Owner-Furnished, Contractor-Installed equipment across assigned data center projects. This role assists with managing equipment readiness, receipt, installation support, quality issue resolution, logistics coordination, ROJ date alignment, commissioning readiness, and turnover support. The Development Project Engineer (OFCIR) partners with Development Project Managers, MEPR, Construction, General Contractors, vendors, Commissioning, Supply Chain, Logistics, Warehouse teams, and Data Center Operations to ensure OFCIR scope is delivered in alignment with project schedule, budget, quality, and safety expectations. The Development Project Engineer (OFCI) should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.

What You Will Do:

• Assist Development leadership and Project Manager with day to day activities and responsibilities
• Assist with multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each
• Assist with updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews.
• Assist onsite OFCIR execution for assigned campus, building, or project scope, including equipment readiness, delivery, installation support, commissioning readiness, and turnover.
• Assist with coordinating OFCI activities with Development, MEPR, Construction, General Contractors, vendors, commissioning, logistics, warehouse, and site stakeholders.
• Assist with supporting delivery planning, site receipt, unloading, staging, inspections, chain-of-custody expectations, and documentation of equipment condition.
• Assist with tracking and resolving OFCI quality issues, damage, missing components, documentation gaps, installation‑readiness concerns, and schedule impacts.
• Assist with coordinating OEM and vendor support for startup, commissioning, troubleshooting, warranty, corrective