Interior Design Project Manager

QTS Data Centers is a global leader in digital infrastructure and technology solutions.

• 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
• Monitor & create project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget
• Establish project schedules and manage teams to on‑time completion
• Act as a resource for Interior Design Project Managers and lower‑level positions to help develop and expand management skills
• Collaborate with QTS stakeholders, 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 for design, construction, furniture, audio/visual enabling procurement and project cost estimates; level pricing proposals and create executive‑facing recommendations for award
• 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; effectively present schedule, cost, and quality data in a manner supporting efficient decision‑making
• Ensure appropriate interior and architectural submittals are coordinated with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Review and approve monthly pay applications from the contractors
• Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing
• Support entitlement and permitting needs for exterior facades, signage, etc.
• 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
• Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams to aid in custom deal solutions for prospective clients’ large office design and construction
• Represent QTS interests as participant in design & OAC weekly meetings (may lead weekly discussions, where applicable)
• Establish site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team and Site Ops
• Develop plans for product deployment and review/communicate plans with QTS staff involved
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent professional experience
• Six or more years of 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, specifically Excel, MS Project or other schedule development tool
• Travel estimated at 35%
• US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts

• MBA, Masters in Engineering, Management, or related field desirable
• Experience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities
• Extensive experience with management of MEP trades
• Ability to prepare and present to executive leadership
• Strong ability to coach and mentor team members
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization
• Must be a capable, proven team player that both fosters and operates well within internal and external team environments.
• Able to solve problems at a tactical and functional level
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Use organizational skills to determine prioritization and appropriate multitasking.
• Perform necessary and timely follow‑up, escalating appropriately if necessary.
• Strong planning, organization, decision‑making, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, on multiple, concurrent projects of…