Construction Delivery Project Manager II; TFO

Position: Construction Delivery Project Manager II (TFO)
Ashburn, VA

Richmond, VA

Suwanee, GA

Irving, TX

Atlanta, GA

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* Who we are:

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* As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.

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** Construction Delivery Project Manager II, Tenant Fit Out
** is a highly experienced project delivery professional responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of tenant improvement, infrastructure, and hyperscale customer construction projects across the QTS portfolio. This position partners closely with Solutions Engineering, Development, Procurement, and Operations teams to define project scope, establish budgets and schedules, manage construction execution, and ensure successful project delivery from pre-construction through turnover and closeout.

The role is responsible for driving schedule certainty, financial performance, quality standards, safety compliance, and customer satisfaction across complex multi-site deployments and large-scale data center fit-out projects.

** RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned** .

+ Support multi-site and multi-megawatt tenant fit out projects commonly derived from Hyperscale customer requirements.

+ Work with construction managers and specialized contractors or data center integrators to develop comprehensive project budget and schedule.

+ Adhere to QTS development policies with increased focus on environmental health and safety when working in sites under active construction.

+ Identify long lead and critical path items to influence tenant fit out scope and customer decision making abilities.

+ Anticipate and understand client needs during the planning and implementation phases by continuously validating project scope.

+ Work with Operations and Development teams to identify additional base build infrastructure necessary to support future tenant fit outs.

+ Collaborate with Procurement and Operations to identify preferred vendors, contractors, and material distribution partners.

+ Create RFPs and perform bid leveling with focus on labor resources, material availability, and OFCI/CFCI responsibilities.

+ Establish and maintain diverse supplier relationships in designated markets to drive competitiveness and value for our customers.

+ Maintain preferred stocking levels and external cost catalogs for standard fit out materials to minimize lead times and control cost variation.

+ Monitor project budgets and financial performance while keeping Management and Accounting informed of any unexpected variances.

+ Work cross functionally across QTS to identify and manage project risks by implementing mitigation strategies as needed.

+ Maintain a high level of knowledge about QTS services, including customer requirements, methods of delivery, implementation, support processes and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).

+ Oversee quality assurance by performing regular on-site inspections during and upon completion of all assigned projects.

+ Lead project coordination efforts between customers, design teams, contractors, Development, Facilities Operations, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on scope, schedule, safety, quality, and project objectives.

+ Drive continuous improvement through implementation of construction best practices, lessons learned, standardized delivery processes, and project performance metrics.

** BASIC QUALIFICATIONS*
* + Bachelor's degree preferably in Business, Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science, MIS or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree.

+ Seven or more years of experience in project management with focus in commercial construction practices, data center operations management, mission critical facilities management, or other related field.

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Experience with various contract types, contract negotiation and management, business risk and liability handling.

+ Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies

+ US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts

** PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*
* + PMP certification, or other relevant industry certifications

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Experience with data center construction and MEP coordination

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Experience with Construction Health & Safety Knowledge

** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*
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