Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction) at Quality Technology Services

Who we are:Its pretty exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. Its even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS our world-class data centers are supporting our customers most strategic growth initiatives positioning us at the forefront of todays dynamic digital transformation.As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed capacity and capability QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation QTS designs builds and operates some of the worlds most advanced forward-thinking data is a portfolio company of Blackstone.Who You Are: The Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction) 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.What You Will Do: Assist Development leadership and Project Manager with day to day activities and responsibilitiesAssist with multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets schedules and status reports for eachAssist 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 estimatesEvaluate and level pricing proposals for design construction and commissioning servicesWork closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery processEnsure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholdersAssist with monitoring project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget.Review project schedules and manage teams to on-time completionReview change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricingAssist with establishing site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security teamEstablish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholdersRepresent QTS Interests in OAC meetingsCreate & build relationships that enhance QTSs ability to be a leader in creating the Worlds Most Valuable Data Center Real EstateAid 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 neededWork with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocolsWhat You Will Need to be Successful (basic qualifications):Bachelors degree in Engineering or Construction Management field or equivalent professional experienceExperience 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 budgetsExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organizationMust 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 levelStrong Verbal and Written Communication SkillsAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously Other Key Skills: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 outDocumented experience using AutoCAD BlueBeam P6 and CxAlloyExperience or exposure in mission critical data center facilitiesExperience with management of MEP tradesExperience managing document control for active data center build sitesThe Perks (and these are just a few!):Q-Rest SabbaticalEmployee Stock Purchase PlanQTS scholarship for dependentsEagle Club Award Trip EligibilityPaid Volunteer and Floating daysTuition Assistance Parental Leave and Military Leave AssistanceWe 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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Key Skills Children Activity,Feed,ASP.NET,Corporate Strategy,Health And Safety Management Employment Type : Contract Experience: years Vacancy: 1