Development Project Manager

QTS Realty Trust; West (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending and HSA accounts

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Volunteer days

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Military leave

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust in Texas is seeking a Development Project Manager to lead design, preconstruction and construction on multiple campus data center projects. You will coordinate with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff to keep programs on time and within budget.

The role demands strong communication, a track record delivering complex capital projects, and the ability to manage multi-phase development plans while reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Five or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures.
• Experience with Lump Sum, Construction Management at Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods.
• Proficiency with MS Office (PowerPoint for updates, Excel for budgets) and able to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, preconstruction and construction activities on multiple projects.
• Maintain budgets, schedules and status reports for each campus project.
• Create and communicate monthly executive-level project updates.
• Review pay applications and change orders with contractors.
• Collaborate with sales, design, and product teams for client solutions.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Scheduling

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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.The Development Project Manager is primarily responsible for leading and managing the design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given project(s). 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.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.Manage multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for eachCreate 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 makingWork 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 standards in a predictable fashion. Continuously update a campus master plan to provide predictable statistics in a dynamic environmentWrite scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimatesEvaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning servicesWork closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery processEnsure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholdersMonitor & create project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget.Establish project schedules and manage teams to on-time completionReview and approve monthly pay applications from the contractorsReview change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricingEstablish site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security teamDevelop plans for product deployment and review / communicate plans with QTS staff involvedCollaborate 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 stakeholdersRepresent QTS Interests as leader in OAC meetingsCreate & build relationships that enhance QTS’s ability to be a leader in creating the World’s Most Valuable Data Center Real EstateAid in due diligence efforts for potential new sites on an as-needed basisWork with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocolsBASIC QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experienceFive 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 outExperience 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 budgetsBe able to travel up to 25% of the timePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSMBA, Masters in Engineering, Management, or related field desirableExperience with delivery of mission critical data center facilitiesExtensive experience with management of MEP tradesTOTAL REWARDSThis 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.We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.The \"Know Your Rights\" Poster is included here:Know Your Rights (English)Know Your Rights (Spanish)QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.