Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction OFCI)

qtsdatacenters; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS Data Centers in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction OFCI) to lead design, preconstruction, and construction activities on assigned campuses. You will interact daily with facilities, engineers, vendors, and operations staff to ensure project success.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, schedules, development programs, entitlements, and procurement, while coordinating with design and construction teams to deliver a campus-wide solution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction and project delivery methods.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel for program updates and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, preconstruction and construction activities on assigned data center projects.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and status reports for multiple campuses.
• Develop master development programs and site design solutions with stakeholders.
• Coordinate entitlements, permitting, and procurement activities.
• Review subcontractor scopes, costs, and change orders with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams for client solutions.

Skills

Project management

PowerPoint

Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

MBA or related master’s desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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.

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 forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation.

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 OFCI) 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 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

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