Strategic Data Center Project Delivery Lead

QTS Data Centers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Stock Purchase Plan

Volunteer days

Wellness program

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Project Delivery Manager III to lead and coordinate complex tenant fit-out projects across multiple data center sites. You will partner with Solutions Engineering, Sales, and Operations to define scope, develop schedules and budgets, and ensure on-time delivery with adherence to SLAs.

The role focuses on strategic planning, vendor management, and cross-functional leadership to meet hyperscale customer requirements in a fast-growth environment.

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 direct experience in (interior) data center construction project management.
• 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.
• Serve as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, providing expert guidance and leadership to ensure alignment of project delivery efforts with organizational goals and priorities.
• Spearhead the strategic planning and execution of complex, high-value projects, with a focus on meeting the unique requirements of Hyperscale customers.
• Take a proactive approach to risk management and contingency planning, identifying potential risks and opportunities, developing mitigation strategies, and ensuring timely resolution of issues to minimize project delays and cost overruns.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Servant leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Budget management

Timeline management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Project Delivery Manager III to lead and coordinate complex tenant fit-out projects across multiple data center sites. You will partner with Solutions Engineering, Sales, and Operations to define scope, develop schedules and budgets, and ensure on-time delivery with adherence to SLAs.

The role focuses on strategic planning, vendor management, and cross-functional leadership to meet hyperscale customer requirements in a fast-growth environment.