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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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 monthly 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 comprehensive 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 50% of the time.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• Experience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities.

• Experience with management of MEP trades.

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.

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 TalentAcquisition@QTSDataCenters.com

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 35+ 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 or commission 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

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

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.