Development Project Manager (Q-Systems: Connectivity)

QTS Data Centers; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus eligibility

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Stock Purchase Plan

Volunteer days

Job summary

QTS Data Centers seeks a Development Project Manager (Q-Systems: Connectivity) to lead telecom and networking design, pre-construction, and construction across multiple projects. You will coordinate with installation contractors, engineers, vendors, and operations staff to ensure progress and quality.

You will manage budgets, schedules, reviews, and commissioning to ensure compliance with QTS standards while driving process improvements and collaboration with facility operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in technology, science or engineering.
• 4–8 years of professional experience in technology systems—security, and/or network infrastructure design/implementation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time (about every other week for 2–3 days).
• US Citizenship is required by law for this position due to federal contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Q-Systems Telecom & Networking design, pre-construction and construction activities on multiple projects.
• Interact daily with contractors, design consultants, engineers, vendors, and Data Center staff.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and status reports for multiple campuses.
• Review designs for compliance with system standards and design documents.
• Oversee commissioning to ensure systems meet standards and design.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science or Engineering

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.

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

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 & The Impact You Will Have

The Development Project Manager (Q-Systems: Connectivity) is primarily responsible for leading and managing Q-Systems Telecom & Networking design, pre‑construction and construction activities on multiple projects. The Project Manager will interact daily with Installation Contractors, Design Consultants, Design 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 projects on multiple campuses and oversee design / implementation budgets, schedules, and status reports for each.
• Review project design to ensure compliance with QTS system standards and Basis of Design documents.
• Review system installation to ensure compliance with system design.
• Oversee commissioning efforts to confirm systems operate in compliance with QTS system standards, Basis of Design and design documents.
• 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.
• Evaluate and level pricing proposals for technology design, construction, and commissioning services.
• Monitor and track project schedules and manage teams to on‑time completion.
• Identify schedule / implantation obstacles and proactively remove obstacles that are detrimental to project schedules.
• Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders.
• Represent QTS interests as leader in OAC and low voltage meetings.
• Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols.
• Develop relationship with QTS Facility Operations and Technology teams to understand their needs and deliver technologies that support facility operation’s needs.

Qualifications

What You Will Need to be Successful (basic qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• 4-8 years of professional experience in technology systems - security, and/or network infrastructure design and/or implementation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite
• Be able to travel up to 50% of the time. Average travel anticipated to be every other week for 2-3 days.
• US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts.

Other Key Skills

• Direct experience in the construction of data centers, critical medical, industrial, construction, oil and gas, or large‑scale technology systems.
• Strong knowledge of technology industry standards, procedures, and methodologies
• Advance knowledge of technology systems and their integration into mission‑critical environments.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical issues to leadership or non-engineers.
• Project Management or Project Lead experience in large-scale projects.
• Basic multidisciplinary knowledge of mission critical systems, design process, pre‑construction requirements, and the construction process.
• Manage implementation contractors
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization
• Must be a capable, proven team player that both fosters and operates well within internal and external team environments.
• Able to solve problems at a tactical and functional level
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

The Perks (and these are just a few!)

• Q-Rest Sabbatical
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• QTS scholarship for dependents
• Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility
• Paid Volunteer and Floating days
• Tuition Assistance, Parental Leave and Military Leave Assistance

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.

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