Development Project Manager; Q-Systems

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The Development Project Manager – Q-Systems is 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 strong written and oral communication skills for regular coordination.

Other duties may be assigned.

• 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 detrimental to project schedules.
• Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders.
• Represent QTS interests as a leader in OAC and low voltage meetings.
• Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols.
• Develop relationships with QTS Facility Operations and Technology teams to understand their needs and deliver technologies that support facility operations.

• 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 from conceptual development through procurement to close out.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time. Travel is anticipated every other week for 2-3 days.
• US Citizenship 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 on large-scale projects.
• Direct experience in the construction of data centers, critical environments, or large-scale technology systems.
• Strong knowledge of technology industry standards, procedures, and methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of technology systems and their integration into mission-critical environments.
• Basic multidisciplinary knowledge of mission-critical systems, design processes, 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.
• Capable, proven team player who fosters and operates well within internal and external teams.
• Ability to solve problems at a tactical and functional level.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Q-Rest Sabbatical
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• QTS scholarship for dependents
• Eagle Award Travel Eligibility
• Paid…