Development Project Engineer

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The Development Project Engineer is primarily responsible for assisting with the design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given project(s). The 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.

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

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

One 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 or exposure 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.

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.

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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 talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.

As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

At QTS, we are Powered by People . Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

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 or commission eligible

Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays

Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)

11 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

Tuition Reimbursement Program