Interior Design Associate Project Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage concurrent multi-phased interior and exterior start-up and upgrade projects (e.g. office) on several campuses to achieve schedule, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion.

• Support Interior Design Project Managers on complex projects.

• Support and guide lower position for processes, program platforms and project tracking/management tools.

• Collaborate with QTS design, construction, and FF&E consultants and vendors to implement the standardized corporate interiors program for new greenfield data center developments and renovations of existing facilities.

• Write scopes of work and sketch concepts for design, construction, furniture, audio/visual, & artistic services enabling procurement and project cost estimates.

• Support on-site activities, such as pre-installation verification, architectural punch walks, FF&E install activities, and post-installation FF&E punch walks; track punch issues for timely closeout.

• Create and communicate updates on interior design and construction status on a regular basis suitable for executive-level reviews.

• Ensure appropriate interior and architectural submittals are coordinated with vendors and internal stakeholders.

• Review and approve monthly invoices and pay applications.

• Review change order requests from vendors and contractors and negotiate pricing, coordinating with Development PMs; collaborate with Development Capital team to source appropriate funding.

• Represent QTS interests as participant in design & OAC weekly meetings (may lead weekly discussions, where applicable).

• Work with the internal Development team to enhance project management processes and protocols.

• Create & build relationships that enhance QTS’s ability to be the leader in creating the World’s Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent professional experience.
• A combination of three or more years of intern or professional experience in commercial construction/interior design practices and procedures, and project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out.
• Experience with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office suite, Power Point specifically Smartsheet for tracking and producing project updates to executive level.
• Revit and AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Travel estimated at 50%.
• US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contract.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of architectural modeling and drafting software.

KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of interior design principles, commercial construction practices, and project delivery methods from concept through closeout.
• Understanding of design and construction documentation, including scopes of work, punch lists, submittals, and change orders.
• Familiarity with building codes, ADA requirements, and workplace standards for office and data center environments.
• Working knowledge of project budgeting, cost estimating, invoicing, and procurement processes.
• Proficient in tracking project schedules, budgets, and punch lists to ensure timely and quality execution.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey technical information to executive and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple campuses and collaborate with diverse internal and external teams.
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain flexibility in a dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities and timelines.

TOTAL REWARDS

• This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
  
  This role is bonus eligible and may be eligible for equity.

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