Development Project Manager – Q-Systems Connectivity

Overview

It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history—and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world‑class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.

As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting‑edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact.

As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission‑driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Bonus or commission eligibility for every employee
• Generous PTO, paid volunteer days, and floating holidays
• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
• 11 paid holidays annually (holiday compensation when worked)
• Pet and legal 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 Development Project Manager (Q‑Systems: Connectivity) is primarily responsible for leading and managing Q‑Systems Telecom & Networking design, pre‑construction and construction activities on multiple projects. The Project Manager will interact daily with installation contractors, design consultants, design engineers, commissioning agents, vendors, and data center operations staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.

• Manage projects on multiple campuses and oversee design/implementation budgets, schedules, and status reports for each.
• Review project design to ensure compliance with QTS system standards and Basis of Design documents.
• Review system installation to ensure compliance with system design.
• Oversee commissioning efforts to confirm systems operate in compliance with QTS system standards, Basis of Design and design documents.
• Implement and manage multi‑phased site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards.
• Continuously update a campus master plan to provide predictable statistics in a dynamic environment.
• Evaluate and level pricing proposals for technology design, construction, and commissioning services.
• Monitor and track project schedules and manage teams to on‑time completion.
• Identify schedule/implementation obstacles and proactively remove obstacles that are detrimental to project schedules.
• Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders.
• Represent QTS interests as leader in OAC and low voltage meetings.
• Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols.
• Develop relationship with QTS Facility Operations and Technology teams to understand their needs and deliver technologies that support facility operation needs.

• Bachelor's degree in technology, science, or engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• 4–8 years of professional experience in technology systems—security, and/or network infrastructure design and/or implementation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time; average travel anticipated every other week for 2–3 days.
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