Sr. Project Engineer TFO

Quality Technology Services, LLC

Eagle Mountain (UT)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

FSA/HSA

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Volunteer days

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Military benefits

Scholarship program

Wellness program

Job summary

QTS Data Centers seeks a Senior Development Project Engineer to support design, preconstruction, and construction activities across projects. You will collaborate daily with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, and other stakeholders to advance campus development and capital budgets.

The role requires strong written and oral communication, extensive project coordination, and experience in data center environments.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent professional experience.
Five+ years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures.
Experience with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint for executive updates, and Excel for budgets.
US Citizenship is required due to federal contracts.

Responsibilities

Assist Development leadership and Project Manager with day-to-day activities and responsibilities.
Maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for multiple campus projects.
Provide monthly development program and project status updates for executive reviews.
Work with stakeholders to develop the master development program and capital budget.
Assist with entitlement and permitting needs for assigned sites.
Contribute to design, construction, commissioning scopes and procurement efforts.
Review pricing proposals and coordinate with procurement teams.
Monitor project budgets and schedules; ensure on-time completion.
Coordinate submittals with site stakeholders and contractors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Eagle Mountain, UT

R2026-1793

The Senior Development Project Engineer is primarily responsible for assisting with the design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given project(s). The Senior Development Project Engineer 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.

RESPONSIBILITES, other duties may be assigned

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prior experience in mission critical data center facilities
Experience with management of MEP trades

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

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

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 position is Bonus eligible.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, 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.

The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:

Know Your Rights (English) (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

Know Your Rights (Spanish)

The pay transparency policy is available here:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

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.

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.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees: