Development Project Manager Q Systems (Security)

QTS Realty Trust; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Q-Rest Sabbatical Program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Scholarship for employee dependents

Volunteer and Floating Days

Tuition Assistance

Parental Leave and Military Leave

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is seeking a Development Project Manager (Q-Systems: Security) to lead design, pre-construction, and construction across multiple data center projects. The role involves daily collaboration with installation contractors, design consultants, engineering teams, commissioning agents, vendors, and operations staff.

The candidate will manage budgets, schedules, and status reports, ensure design compliance, oversee commissioning, and drive multi-phased site development plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• 4–8 years of professional experience in technology systems—security, network infrastructure design, or implementation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time; average travel is every other week for 2–3 days.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects on multiple campuses, overseeing design/implementation budgets, schedules, and status reports.
• Review project designs to ensure compliance with system standards and Basis of Design documents.
• Ensure that system installation meets design specifications and quality criteria.
• Oversee commissioning efforts to confirm systems operate in accordance with standards and design documents.
• Implement and manage multi-phased site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality objectives.
• Continuously update campus master plans to reflect dynamic operational needs.
• Evaluate and level pricing proposals for technology design, construction, and commissioning services.
• Monitor and track project schedules, managing teams to achieve on-time completion.
• Identify and remove schedule or implementation obstacles that hinder progress.
• Serve as liaison with key stakeholders, representing interests in meetings.
• Collaborate with internal development teams to enhance project management processes.
• Build relationships with Facility Operations and Technology teams to support operations.

Skills

Tech systems experience

Security design

Network infrastructure

MS Office

Travel up to 50%

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Role Overview

The Development Project Manager (Q-Systems: Security) leads and manages Q-Systems Security design, pre‑construction, and construction activities across multiple projects. The role involves daily interaction with installation contractors, design consultants, engineering teams, commissioning agents, vendors, and data center operations staff. Strong written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to represent QTS interests in operational and technical meetings, are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects on multiple campuses, overseeing design/implementation budgets, schedules, and status reports.
• Review project designs to ensure compliance with QTS system standards and Basis of Design documents.
• Ensure that system installation meets design specifications and quality criteria.
• Oversee commissioning efforts to confirm systems operate in accordance with QTS standards and design documents.
• Implement and manage multi‑phased site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality objectives.
• Continuously update campus master plans to reflect dynamic operational needs.
• Evaluate and level pricing proposals for technology design, construction, and commissioning services.
• Monitor and track project schedules, managing teams to achieve on‑time completion.
• Identify and remove schedule or implementation obstacles that hinder project progress.
• Serve as liaison with key QTS stakeholders, representing QTS interests in OAC and low‑voltage meetings.
• Collaborate with internal development teams to enhance project management processes and protocols.
• Build relationships with Facility Operations and Technology teams to understand their needs and support facility operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• 4–8 years of professional experience in technology systems—security, network infrastructure design, or implementation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time; average travel is every other week for 2–3 days.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Key Skills & Experience

• Direct experience in the construction of data centers, critical medical, industrial, oil & 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 processes, pre‑construction requirements, and the construction process.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, capable of leading diverse internal and external teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits & Perks

• Q‑Rest Sabbatical Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• QTS Scholarship for employee dependents
• Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility
• Paid Volunteer and Floating Days
• Tuition Assistance
• Parental Leave and Military Leave Assistance
• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays annually
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q‑Anniversary Service Award Program
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program

Equal Employment Opportunity

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, 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.