Sr. Development Project Engineer; Data Center Construction

QTS Data Centers is a global leader in digital infrastructure, providing advanced data centre solutions driven by AI and cloud technology.

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Bonus or commission eligibility for all employees
• Generous PTO, paid volunteer days, and floating holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid holidays annually (holiday compensation when worked)
• Pet and life insurance
• Q‑Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q‑Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Military benefits package
• QTS charitable matching gift program
• QTS scholarship for employee dependents
• QTS crisis fund
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement program

The Senior Development Project Engineer is primarily responsible for assisting with the design, pre‑construction, and construction activities for data‑center projects.

• Assist Development leadership and Project Manager with day‑to‑day activities and responsibilities
• Manage multiple campus projects, maintaining updated budgets, schedules, and status reports
• Provide monthly development program and project status updates for executive‑level reviews
• Collaborate with stakeholders, design, and construction teams to develop master development programs and campus design solutions with capital budgets
• Handle entitlement and permitting needs for assigned site projects
• Develop scopes of work for design, construction, and commissioning services; participate in procurement and cost estimates
• Evaluate and price proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services
• Coordinate with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery processes
• Ensure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders
• Monitor project budget and cost-to-date against overall budget
• Review project schedules and manage teams for on‑time completion
• Review and negotiate change order requests from contractors
• Establish site construction security procedures with the site security team
• Maintain relationships as liaison with key QTS stakeholders
• Represent QTS interests in OAC meetings
• Build relationships that enhance QTS’s position as a leader in data‑center real estate
• Aid in due diligence for potential new land banks and properties; evaluate opportunities to design and build new data centres
• Establish and monitor entitlement and permit processes for individual projects as needed
• Collaborate with internal development team to enhance project‑management processes and protocols

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent professional experience
• Five or more years’ experience in commercial construction practices, including Lump Sum, Construction Management at Risk, and Design‑Build delivery methods from concept to closeout
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, especially PowerPoint for executive communication and Excel for budgets

• Prior experience in mission‑critical data centre facilities
• Experience managing MEP trades

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interface at all organizational levels
• Capable team player fostering collaboration within internal and external teams
• Strong problem‑solving skills at tactical and functional levels
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

QTS is 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, family or medical leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forward complaints regarding discrimination or harassment.

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