Development Project Engineer; Data Center Construction OFCIR

Overview

QTS data centers support customers’ strategic growth initiatives in the digital transformation era. We design, build, and operate advanced data centers and are committed to connecting the world for good. We are a Blackstone portfolio company, powered by people who are dedicated to innovation, communities, and delivering value through sustainable, mission-driven work.

• Assist Development leadership and the Project Manager with day-to-day activities on multiple projects across campuses, keeping budgets, schedules, and status reports updated.
• Prepare development program and project status updates for executive-level reviews; collaborate with stakeholders to deliver a complete campus design solution and capital budget.
• Support entitlement and permitting needs for assigned sites; develop scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services, and assist with procurement and cost estimates.
• Evaluate pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning; coordinate with the strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery.
• Monitor project budgets and cost-to-date; review schedules and lead teams to on-time completion; assess and process change order requests with contractors.
• Establish site construction security procedures with the site security team; maintain relationships with key QTS stakeholders and represent QTS interests in OAC meetings.
• Support due diligence for new land or development opportunities and assist with establishing and monitoring entitlement and permit processes as needed.
• Work with internal development teams to enhance project management processes and protocols.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint for executive updates; Excel for budgets and program tracking).
• One or more years of professional experience in commercial construction, including Lump Sum, CM at Risk, and Design-Build delivery methods.
• Experience or exposure to mission-critical data center facilities and management of MEP trades.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to work with all levels of the organization and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Q-Rest Sabbatical;
  Employee Stock Purchase Plan; 11 paid holidays annually; paid volunteer days; floating holidays.
• Tuition assistance, parental leave, military benefits, and a variety of benefit packages.
• Wellness programs, charitable matching, and up-to-date compensation opportunities.
• Paid time off, relocation assistance where applicable, and ongoing professional development support.

We conform to all applicable equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. 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, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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