Senior Data Center Project Delivery Lead

QTS Data Centers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

HSA

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

QTS Data Centers in Dallas seeks an experienced Project Delivery Manager II to lead complex tenant fit-out projects across multiple data center facilities. You will partner with Solutions Engineering, Development and Operations to define scope, schedules and budgets and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery without disrupting site operations.

The role requires seven plus years in project management within data centers or mission-critical facilities, strong contract and risk management, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Business, Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science, MIS or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree.
• Seven or more years of experience in project management with focus in commercial construction practices, data center operations management, mission critical facilities management, or other related field.
• Experience with various contract types, contract negotiation and management, business risk and liability handling.
• Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
• US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts.

Responsibilities

• Support multi-site and multi-megawatt tenant fit out projects commonly derived from Hyperscale customer requirements.
• Work with construction managers and specialized contractors or data center integrators to develop comprehensive project budget and schedule.
• Adhere to QTS development policies with increased focus on environmental health and safety when working in sites under active construction.
• Identify long lead and critical path items to influence tenant fit out scope and customer decision making abilities.
• Anticipate and understand client needs during the planning and implementation phases by continuously validating project scope.
• Work with Operations and Development teams to identify additional base build infrastructure necessary to support future tenant fit outs.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Operations to identify preferred vendors, contractors, and material distribution partners.
• Create RFPs and perform bid leveling with focus on labor resources, material availability, and OFCI/CFCI responsibilities.
• Establish and maintain diverse supplier relationships in designated markets to drive competitiveness and value for our customers.
• Maintain preferred stocking levels and external cost catalogs for standard fit out materials to minimize lead times and control cost variation.
• Monitor project budgets and financial performance while keeping Management and Accounting informed of any unexpected variances.
• Work cross functionally across QTS to identify and manage project risks by implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Maintain a high level of knowledge about QTS services, including customer requirements, methods of delivery, implementation, support processes and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Oversee quality assurance by performing regular on-site inspections during and upon completion of all assigned projects.
• Facilitate effective communication with the project team and with other departments such as Sales, Development, and Facilities Operations.
• Implement best practices and lessons learned from previous projects.

Skills

Servant leadership

Strategic agility

Interpersonal skills

Strategic planning

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Communication skills

Cross-functional influence

Budget management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

QTS Data Centers in Dallas seeks an experienced Project Delivery Manager II to lead complex tenant fit-out projects across multiple data center facilities. You will partner with Solutions Engineering, Development and Operations to define scope, schedules and budgets and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery without disrupting site operations.

The role requires seven plus years in project management within data centers or mission-critical facilities, strong contract and risk management, and