Development Project Manager; Q-Systems

Overview

Who we are :
It's exciting to be out front leading in a pivotal moment in time. At QTS, our world-class data centers support our customers’ strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. QTS is powered by people who contribute to the communities where we operate and work, and who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.

QTS is powered by people who play a vital role in our culture, innovation and growth.

Who you are:

The Development Project Manager – Q-Systems is primarily responsible for leading and managing Q-Systems (BMS Controls, DCIM, Security, Telecom) design, pre-construction and construction activities on multiple projects. The Project Manager will interact daily with Installation Contractors, Design Consultants, Design 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.

• Manage projects on multiple campuses and oversee design / implementation budgets, schedules, and status reports for each.
• Review project design to ensure compliance with QTS system standards and Basis of Design documents.
• Review system installation to ensure compliance with system design.
• Oversee commissioning efforts to confirm systems operate in compliance with QTS system standards, Basis of Design and design documents.
• 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 environment.
• Evaluate and level pricing proposals for technology design, construction, and commissioning services.
• Monitor and track project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion.
• Identify schedule / implementation obstacles and proactively remove obstacles that are detrimental to project schedules.
• Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders.
• Represent QTS interests as leader in OAC and low voltage meetings.
• Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols.
• Develop relationship with QTS Facility Operations and Technology teams to understand their needs and deliver technologies that support facility operation’s needs.

• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Eight or more years of professional experience in building controls, security, and/or low voltage commercial design and construction practices and procedures from conceptual development through procurement to close out.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Be able to travel up to 50% of the time. Average travel anticipated to be every other week for 2-3 days.
• US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts.

• Experience designing technology systems for Data Centers, construction, operations, and/or facility maintenance.
• Project Management or Project Lead experience in large-scale projects.
• Direct experience in the construction of data centers, critical medical, industrial, construction, oil and gas, or large-scale technology systems.
• Strong knowledge of technology industry standards, procedures, and methodologies.
• Advance knowledge of technology systems and their integration into mission-critical environments.
• Basic multidisciplinary knowledge of mission critical systems, design process, pre-construction requirements, and the construction process.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical issues to senior leadership or non-engineers.
• 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
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