Project Engineer, Procurement Construction Services

qtsdatacenters; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Volunteer days

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Equity eligibility

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Construction Procurement Specialist to support Commercial Package coordination across design, preconstruction, procurement, and construction teams. You will lead small RFPs, develop pricing packages, and track budgets to keep projects on schedule.

You will work with senior leaders to source solutions, coordinate RFIs, and ensure compliance in fast-paced data center environments. Prior experience in mission-critical infrastructure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant construction or engineering experience.
• Desire to pursue a career in construction project management and mission-critical infrastructure.
• Some exposure to construction project management or procurement practices and systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop pricing solicitations, perform takeoffs, track budgets and schedules, and coordinate documentation with vendors.
• Prepare and manage bids, purchase orders, change orders, compliance forms, and progress reports to keep projects on track.
• Collaborate with Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Directors across design, preconstruction, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Lead smaller RFPs (1-3 at a time) from issuance to proposal review and vendor selection.
• Develop and issue pricing packages, coordinate RFIs, and compile results into actionable insights.
• Monitor budgets against proposals, ensure schedule compliance, and evaluate change orders for accuracy.
• Coordinate long-lead material procurement and guide vendors through onboarding and compliance reporting.
• Attend OAC meetings and contribute to field observations and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support entitlement, permitting, preconstruction planning, and capital budgeting.

Skills

Procurement

Construction management

Budget tracking

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction

Tools

Building Connected

ProCore

Workday Spend

Autodesk Takeoff

Excel

PowerPoint

Bluebeam REVU

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Other duties may be assigned.

Jump into the heart of construction procurement by helping build Commercial Packages: develop pricing solicitations, perform takeoffs, track budgets and schedules, and keep project teams moving with well-organized documentation and vendor coordination.

Take ownership of project records by preparing and managing bids, purchase orders, change orders, compliance forms, and progress reports-your attention to detail will keep projects on track and transparent.

Work side-by-side with experienced leaders, including Senior Project Managers, Project Managers, and Directors supporting Commercial Package coordination across design, preconstruction, procurement, construction, materials, and commissioning.

Lead the charge on smaller RFPs (1-3 at a time, typically during Due Diligence and Design), guiding them from issuance to proposal review and vendor selection meetings-while shadowing larger, more complex packages to accelerate your learning curve.

Drive the flow of Commercial Package work by developing and issuing pricing packages, coordinating RFIs, partnering with the Development Project team on sourcing solutions, and compiling results into insights the team can act on.

Sharpen your estimating and analytical skills by monitoring budgets against proposals, ensuring schedule compliance, supporting takeoff exercises with Autodesk, and evaluating change orders for accuracy and validity.

Play a key role in securing critical project success by coordinating long-lead material procurement and guiding vendors through onboarding, vetting, and compliance reporting.

Step onto job sites and into OAC Meetings to experience construction from the owner's perspective-contributing to field observations, compliance checks, and quality assurance tied to drawings, safety standards, and policies.

Build relationships across the industry by collaborating with QTS stakeholders, consultants, contractors, and design partners to support entitlement, permitting, preconstruction planning, and capital budgeting.

Invest in your career growth by actively pursuing professional development, staying plugged into industry best practices, and learning the specialized world of mission‑critical construction and project delivery.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of relevant construction or engineering experience.
• Desire to pursue a career in construction project management and mission‑critical infrastructure.
• Some exposure to construction project management or procurement practices and systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous Data Center industry/environment experience highly preferred
• 2+ years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including Lump Sum, CM@Risk, and Design‑Build delivery methods.
• Experience in mission‑critical environments, particularly data center construction.
• Experience with project management software and tools such as Building Connected, ProCore, Workday Spend and Autodesk Takeoff.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel for budget tracking and PowerPoint for executive reporting.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam REVU.
• Familiarity with MEP trades or other construction specialty trades, and related construction coordination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Familiarity with construction methods, processes, and materials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly present project information to diverse stakeholders.
• Proficient interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams, external consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Ability to recognize, **escalate**, and communicate problems at a tactical and functional level.
• Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy in documentation and reporting.
• Basic project management skills to manage multiple tasks and timelines simultaneously.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project conditions and priorities.
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and ethical construction practices.
• Strong willingness to learn and actively engage in continuous professional development.

TOTAL REWARDS

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits. This role is bonus eligible and may be eligible for equity.

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