Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction MEPR)

qtsdatacenters; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS Data Centers in the United States is seeking a Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction MEPR) to lead design, preconstruction and construction activities on multi-campus projects. You will interact daily with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery.

The role requires strong communication, budget oversight and coordination across cross-functional teams, with travel as

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 Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for updates to executive level, and Excel for budgets.
• Willingness to travel as needed for the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design, preconstruction and construction activities on project(s).
• Maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each campus.
• Create updates on development program and project status for executive reviews.
• Work with stakeholders and teams to create a master development program and capital budget.
• Manage entitlement and permitting needs for each site project.
• Develop site development plans to meet time, budget and quality targets.
• Write scopes of work for design, construction and commissioning services.
• Evaluate pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning.
• Coordinate with procurement for equipment delivery.
• Ensure submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders.
• Monitor project budget and cost-to-date; establish and maintain schedules.
• Review pay applications and change orders with contractors.
• Support due diligence for potential new sites and process improvements.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

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.

As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world's most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.

QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company's culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.

Who You Are and the Impact You Will Have:

The Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction MEPR) 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.

What You Will Do:

• 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 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
• 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 pricingEstablish 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

What You Will Need to be Successful (basic 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, including management of Lump Sum, Construction Management @ 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 as needed for the business

Other Key Skills:

• MBA, Masters in Engineering, Management, or related field desirable
• Experience with delivery of mission critical