Quality Assurance Senior Project Manager (Data Center Construction)

QTS Realty Trust; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Assistance

Generous PTO

Paid Volunteer Days

Wellness Program

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust in Fayetteville is seeking a Quality Assurance Sr. Project Manager to manage quality assurance programs for data center construction. You will train and oversee project-specific quality personnel while monitoring continuous improvement opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of construction experience, quality management expertise, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role requires US citizenship and the ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction experience.
• 2+ years in quality management including plan development.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Manage quality assurance programs on multiple projects.
• Train and manage project-specific quality personnel.
• Document project updates bi-weekly.

Skills

Construction experience

Quality management experience

Procore

PowerBI

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Quality Assurance Sr. Project Manager (QAM, Data Center Construction)

Responsibilities

• Manage the quality assurance programs on one or more projects.
• Train, manage, assist, and hold accountable other project-specific quality personnel, when applicable.
• Provide training to project teams, including trade partners and vendors, on quality expectations.
• Monitor and proactively recommend continuous improvement opportunities at the project level.
• Document and communicate updates for assigned project(s) to the Development Quality Team on a bi-weekly basis.
• Lead/Participate in project quality meetings to ensure adequacy of topics and participation.
• Monitor project inspection and testing requirements and results.
• Perform weekly jobsite walks with the General Contractor.
• Periodically review project Quality Observation Reports for data integrity and follow up with teams for corrective actions when found to be deficient.
• Understand and communicate the Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) expectations.
• Lead/Participate in root cause analyses when a nonconformance issue meets prescribed criteria.
• Work alongside MEP Team to understand expectations and improvement opportunities during commissioning activities.
• Participate in vendor/supplier factory tests, inspections, and audits.
• Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders.
• Represent QTS interests as a leader in OAC Meetings.
• Encourage vocal and visible recognition for quality successes.
• Be a leading voice for INTEGRITY within the quality program to promote open and productive communication between all stakeholders.
• Actively participate in internal QTS Quality improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction experience.
• 2+ years of quality-related management experience, including plan development, training, implementation, and continuous improvement.
• Experience in Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for presentation development and Excel for data compilation and analysis.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• US Citizenship required (due to federal customer contracts).

Key Skills

• Experience with Procore and PowerBI.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) certified CMQ/OE, CQIA, CQPA, CQE, and/or CQA.
• Experience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities.
• Experience working with MEP trades.
• Strong communication and written skills.
• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to identify and communicate trends.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, set, and meet targets.
• Self‑motivated with a proven ability to achieve results.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.

Benefits

• Q‑Rest Sabbatical.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• QTS Scholarship for dependents.
• Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility.
• Paid Volunteer Days and Floating Holidays.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Parental Leave and Military Leave Assistance.
• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting.
• Bonus or commission eligibility.
• Generous PTO.
• Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays.
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP).
• 11 paid Holidays per year with compensation when worked.
• Pet and Legal Insurance.
• Q‑Anniversary Service Award Program.
• Military Benefits Package.
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program.
• QTS Crisis Fund.
• Wellness Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.

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.