Development Project Engineer; Data Center Construction

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, and who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate.

The Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction) is primarily responsible for assisting with the design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given project(s). The Development Project Engineer will interact daily with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations & Corporate real estate staff and should have 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 campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each
• Provide monthly updates on development program & project status suitable for executive‑level reviews
• Work with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to help develop a 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)
• Develop scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates
• Evaluate and prioritize pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services
• Work closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery process
• Coordinate appropriate submittals with site stakeholders
• Monitor project budget / cost‑to‑date against overall project budget
• Review project schedules and manage teams for 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
• Maintain relationships and serve as liaison with key QTS stakeholders
• Represent QTS interests in OAC meetings
• Create and build relationships that enhance QTS’s ability to lead in creating the world’s most valuable data center real estate
• Participate in due diligence on real‑estate efforts, evaluating opportunities to design & build new data centers with Corporate Real Estate, Connectivity, Power & Construction teams
• Monitor 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
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for communicating program updates to executives, and Excel to create and maintain site program & individual project budgets

• One 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 or exposure 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
• Capable, proven team player who fosters and operates well within internal and external team environments
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