Development Program Manager; Data Center Construction

Overview

Development Program Manager (Data Center Construction) at QTS Data Centers
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QTS is a leading global digital infrastructure provider designing, building and operating advanced data centers. This role focuses on leading and managing the design, pre-construction and construction activities on a given project, coordinating with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff. Strong written and oral communication is required for regular cross-team interaction.

• Manage multiple projects on campus(es) with updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each
• Prepare and present monthly development program & project status updates for executive level reviews
• Collaborate with QTS stakeholders, design and construction teams to create a master development program and capital budget for site(s)
• Manage entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project
• Implement and manage multi-phased site development plans to meet time, budget and quality standards; continuously update a campus master plan
• Write scopes of work for design, construction, and commissioning services; participate in procurement and cost estimates
• Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services
• Coordinate with strategic procurement on equipment procurement and delivery
• Ensure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders
• Monitor and report project budget/cost-to-date against the overall budget
• Establish project schedules and lead teams to on-time completion
• Review and approve monthly pay applications from contractors
• Review change order requests and negotiate pricing
• Establish site construction security procedures with the site security team
• Develop plans for product deployment and communicate plans with QTS staff
• Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams to support custom deal solutions within schedule and budget
• Build and maintain relationships with key QTS stakeholders
• Represent QTS in OAC meetings
• Support due diligence for potential new sites as needed
• Assist internal development teams to enhance project management processes and protocols

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience
• Eight or more years of experience in commercial construction, including Lump Sum, Construction Management at Risk, and Design-Build from development through closeout
• Experience with Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint for executive updates and Excel for budgets
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

• MB A or Masters in Engineering/Management or related field desirable
• Experience delivering mission-critical data center facilities
• Extensive experience managing MEP trades

• Q-Rest Sabbatical
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• QTS scholarship for dependents
• Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility
• Paid Volunteer and Floating days
• Tuition Assistance, Parental Leave and Military Leave Assistance

We conform to all laws and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. 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 without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, genetic information & testing, family & medical leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We prohibit retaliation against individuals who raise complaints or participate in investigations. The Know Your Rights posters and the Pay Transparency policy are available here. QTS is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process; please email talenta with your accommodation needs.