Data Center Construction Program Manager – QTS Realty Trust

Job Description

Data Center Construction Program Manager page is loaded Data Center Construction Program Manager Apply locations Duluth, GA Phoenix, AZ Ashburn, VA posted on Posted 12 Days Ago job requisition id R2021-0197 Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career!
The Data Center Construction Program Manager is primarily responsible for leading and managing the design, pre-construction and construction activities on a given project.
The Project Manager will interact on a daily basis 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 at Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out
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
Be able to travel up to 50% of the time
US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts
• LI-AP1
We conform to all the 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.
The “Know Your Rights” Poster is included here:

Know Your Rights (English)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
The pay transparency policy is available here:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted
QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to {removed} and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Similar Jobs (4) Data Center Project Engineer locations Ashburn, VA posted on Posted Yesterday Data Center Project Manager locations 2 Locations posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago About Us QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust.
We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior.
We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS.
Humble beginnings that have led to 28+ data centers and growing.
Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investments companies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team.
At QTS, we’re fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider.
QTS is entrusted with providing world-class data center solutions to enterprises, government agencies as well as the largest and fastest growing technology companies in the world.
We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom – one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure.
Simply put, we’re innovating to stay ahead of the curve.

We are powered by people.

And we’d like to invite you to join us.
In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
Every employee is bonus eligible
Generous PTO Accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days
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
Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career! 0:
00 / 2:
44