Development Project Manager

The Development Project Manager  – Europe is primarily responsible for leading and managing the design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given project(s). The Project Manager will interact daily with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned

Manage multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each

Create and communicate updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews. Effectively present information in a manner to support efficient decision making

Work with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to create a master development program for site(s), including a complete campus design solution and capital budget.

Manage entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s)

Implement and manage multi-phased site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion. Continuously update a campus master plan to provide predictable statistics in a dynamic environment

Write scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates

Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services

Work closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery process

Ensure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders

Monitor & create project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget.

Establish project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion

Review and approve monthly pay applications from the contractors

Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing

Establish site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team

Develop plans for product deployment and review / communicate plans with QTS staff involved

Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams to aid in custom deal solutioning for prospective clients within the applicable schedule and budget for an assigned location.

Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders

Represent QTS Interests as leader in OAC meetings

Create & 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 for potential new sites on an as-needed basis

Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering or equivalent professional experience

Five 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 close out

Be able to travel up to 25% of the time

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

MBA, master’s in engineering, Management, or related field desirable

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for use in communicating program updates to executive level, and Excel to create and maintain site program & individual project budgets

Experience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities

Extensive experience with management of MEP trades

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by QTS in its sole discretion. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on