Development Project Manager (TFO Data Center Construction)

Quality Technology Services, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending and HSA accounts

Paid time off and volunteer days

Tuition assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

Quality Technology Services, LLC is looking for a Development Project Manager for their Data Center Construction projects in Atlanta, Georgia. The role involves managing the design and construction processes, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring timely completion within budget.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering, and at least five years of experience in commercial construction. Excellent communication and project management skills are essential. The position requires travel up to 50% of the time.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in commercial construction practices.
• Ability to create and maintain project budgets using Microsoft Excel.
• Experience managing Lump Sum, Construction Management @ Risk, and Design Build projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design, preconstruction, and construction activities.
• Establish and maintain project schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design and construction services.

Skills

Commercial construction management

Communication skills

Project budgeting

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Development Project Manager (TFO Data Center Construction)

The Development Project Manager (TFO Data Center Construction) 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

• 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

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 up to 50% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, Masters in Engineering, Management, or related field desirable
• Experience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities
• Extensive experience with management of MEP trades

Total Rewards

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with Roth and Traditional matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Flexible spending and HSA accounts
• Paid holidays (11 per year) and holiday compensation when worked
• Paid time off and paid volunteer days (plus floating holidays)
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement program
• Parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Military leave assistance and military benefits package
• QTS scholarship for dependents
• Wellness program
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Bonus or commission eligibility

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