Senior Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction MEPR)

QTS Realty Trust; Eagle Mountain (UT); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Q-Rest Sabbatical

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

QTS scholarship for dependents

Paid Volunteer and Floating days

Tuition Assistance

Parental Leave and Military Leave

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust seeks a Senior Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction MEPR) to lead design, preconstruction and construction on multi-site data center programs. You’ll coordinate with Facilities, Contractors, Designers and Operations to ensure timely, on-budget delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in commercial construction, strong leadership and MEP trades management, with up to 50% travel and a focus on mission-critical facilities. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering required or equivalent professional experience.
• Five+ years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects on a campus and maintain budgets, schedules and status reports.
• Create and communicate updates on development program and project status for executive reviews.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to create a master development program and budget for sites.
• Manage entitlement and permitting needs for assigned site projects and multi-phased plans.
• Review and negotiate pricing for design, construction and commissioning services; manage procurement and cost estimates.
• Establish project schedules, monitor budgets, and oversee pay applications and change orders.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

MEP trades

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering

MBA or Master’s in Engineering/Management desirable

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Who we are:As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.Who we are:It's pretty exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation.As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.Who You Are & the Impact You Will Have:The Senior Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction MEPR) is primarily responsible for leading and managing the design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given project(s). The Senior Project Manager (Data Center Construction MEPR) 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.What You Will Do:Manage multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for eachCreate 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 makingWork 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 environmentWrite scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimatesEvaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning servicesWork closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery processEnsure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholdersMonitor & create project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget.Establish project schedules and manage teams to on-time completionReview and approve monthly pay applications from the contractorsReview change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricingEstablish site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security teamDevelop plans for product deployment and review / communicate plans with QTS staff involvedCollaborate 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 stakeholdersRepresent QTS Interests as leader in OAC meetingsCreate & build relationships that enhance QTS’s ability to be a leader in creating the World’s Most Valuable Data Center Real EstateAid in due diligence efforts for potential new sites on an as-needed basisWork with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocolsWhat You Will Need to be Successful (basic qualifications):Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experienceFive 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 outExperience 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 budgetsBe able to travel up to 50% of the timeUS Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contractsOther Key Skills:MBA, Masters in Engineering, Management, or related field desirableExperience with delivery of mission critical data center facilitiesExtensive experience with management of MEP tradesThe Perks (and these are just a few!):Q-Rest SabbaticalEmployee Stock Purchase PlanQTS scholarship for dependentsEagle Club Award Trip EligibilityPaid Volunteer and Floating daysTuition Assistance, Parental Leave and Military Leave AssistanceThe duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by QTS in its sole discretion. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on [e-mail]