Sr. Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction)

The Senior Development Project Engineer is primarily responsible for assisting with the design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given project(s).  The Senior Development Project Engineer will interact on a daily basis with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations & Corporate real estate staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication. This position is located in Turkey, TX and requires you to be onsite Mon-Fri. Relocation and living quarters will be provided.

RESPONSIBILITES, other duties may be assigned

• Assist Development leadership and Project Manager with day to day activities and responsibilities

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

• Assist with updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews. 

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

• Assist with entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s)

• Assist with 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

• Assist with monitoring project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget. 

• Review project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion

• Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing

• Assist with establishing site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team

• Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders

• Represent QTS Interests 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 on an as-needed basis by participating with real estate efforts on potential or new land banks and properties, including: Evaluate opportunities to design & build new data centers by working with key stakeholders: Corporate Real Estate, Connectivity, Power & Construction teams.

• Assist with establishing and monitoring entitlement and permit processes for individual projects as needed

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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management field 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

• 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 

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in mission critical data center facilities

• Experience with management of MEP trades

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 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

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously  

TOTAL REWARDS

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

This position is Bonus eligible.

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 [email protected]