Senior Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction MEPR)
QTS Data Centers
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Job summary
QTS Data Centers in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Senior Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction MEPR) to drive design, preconstruction and construction activities on multiple campuses. You’ll collaborate with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers and Operations to deliver on-time, on-budget data center projects.
The role demands a strong background in commercial construction, excellent communication, and the ability to manage complex programs across teams and
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of professional experience in commercial construction, including Lump Sum, CM @ Risk, and Design Build delivery methods.
- MS Office proficiency, especially PowerPoint for executive updates, and Excel for budgets.
- US Citizenship is required by law due to federal contracts.
Responsibilities
- Support Development leadership and Project Manager with day-to-day activities.
- Track budgets, schedules, and status reports for multiple campuses.
- Prepare monthly development program updates for executive reviews.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop campus design solutions and budgets.
- Assist with entitlement and permitting needs for sites.
- Assist with scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & procurement estimates.
- Evaluate pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services.
- Coordinate equipment procurement and delivery with the procurement team.
- Coordinate submittals with site stakeholders.
- Monitor project budgets and cost-to-date; manage schedules to on-time completion.
- Review change orders with contractors and negotiate pricing.
- Establish site construction security procedures with security team.
- Maintain relationships with key stakeholders and represent QTS in meetings.
- Support due diligence for land bank opportunities and new data center prospects.
- Assist in establishing and monitoring entitlement and permit processes for projects.
- Improve project management processes with the internal development team.
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Job description
It's exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.
As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.
At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.
And we’d like to invite you to join us.
- Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
- Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
- Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
- 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
- Pet and Legal Insurance
- Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
- Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
- Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers
- Military Benefits Package
- QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
- QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
- QTS Crisis Fund
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
The Senior Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction MEPR) is primarily responsible for assisting with the design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given project(s). The Senior Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction) will interact on a daily basis with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations & Corporate real estate staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.
- Assist Development leadership and Project Manager with day to day activities and responsibilities
- Assist with multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each
- Assist with updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews.
- Work with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to help with master development program for site(s), including a complete campus design solution and capital budget.
- Assist with entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s)
- Assist with 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
- Assist with monitoring project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget.
- Review project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion
- Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing
- Assist with establishing site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team
- Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders
- Represent QTS Interests 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 on an as‑needed basis by participating with real estate efforts on potential or new land banks and properties, including: Evaluate opportunities to design & build new data centers by working with key stakeholders: Corporate Real Estate, Connectivity, Power & Construction teams.
- Assist with establishing and monitoring entitlement and permit processes for individual projects as needed
- Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management field 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
- US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts
- Prior experience in mission critical data center facilities
- Experience with management of MEP trades
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization
- Must be a capable, proven team player that both fosters and operates well within internal and external team environments.
- Able to solve problems at a tactical and functional level
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Q-Rest Sabbatical
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- QTS scholarship for dependents
- Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility
- Paid Volunteer and Floating days
- Tuition Assistance, Parental Leave and Military Leave Assistance
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.
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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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