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Development Project Engineer

The Development Project Engineer is primarily responsible for assisting with the design, preconstruction, and construction activities on a given project(s). The Engineer will interact on a daily basis with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations & Corporate Real Estate staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.

• Assist Development leadership and Project Manager with day-to-day activities and responsibilities.
• Assist with multiple projects on campuses and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each.
• Provide updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive-level reviews.
• Collaborate with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to help develop a master development program for site(s), including a complete campus design solution and capital budget.
• Support entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s).
• Develop scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services and participate in procurement and project cost estimates.
• Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services.
• Work closely with the strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery processes.
• Coordinate appropriate submittals with site stakeholders.
• Monitor project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget.
• Review project schedules and manage teams to ensure on-time completion.
• Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing.
• Assist with establishing site construction security procedures in conjunction with the security team.
• Maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders.
• Represent QTS interests in OAC meetings.
• Create and build relationships that enhance QTS’s ability to be a leader in creating the World’s Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate.
• Aid in due diligence efforts on an as-needed basis by participating with real estate efforts on potential or new land banks and properties.
• Assist with establishing and monitoring entitlement and permit processes for individual projects as needed.
• Collaborate with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for executive program updates and Excel for site program & individual project budgets.

• One or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including management of Lump Sum, Construction Management @ Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to closeout.
• Experience or exposure in mission‑critical data center facilities.
• Experience with management of MEP trades.

This role is 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. The position is bonus eligible.

We conform to all laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. 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, 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 bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.