Lead team members on acquisition, city/county coordination, site and building design, permitting, design meetings and construction administration
Perform site evaluations and make recommendations for site selections
Lead development teams with Basis of Design for future data center deployments, construction projects and upgrades
Oversee expansion and renovation projects across the respective region
Work with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to create master development program for site(s)
Oversee site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion
Oversee design/construction, commissioning services, procurement and project cost estimates
Develop plans for product deployment and review/communicate plans with QTS staff involved
Collaborate with Sales and Deal teams for new and existing build outs
Create cost effective rapid development deals for Hyperscale data center deployments
Represent QTS interests as leader in OAC meetings
Create & build relationships that enhance QTS' ability to be an industry leader in creating the World's Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate
Provide leadership to team members in a manner that enables them to achieve goals
Provide direction and support to all direct reports to ensure all activities are linked to the company strategy
Work with the internal team to enhance project management processes and protocols

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical/Mechanical/Architectural Engineering or other related field
Ten or more years of experience within mission critical facilities
Experience in the REIT/Data Center industry
Extensive experience with management of MEP trades
Proven history which displays strong leadership skills
Deep practical engineering knowledge
Proven track record for timely project delivery
Project management
Cost control
Customer satisfaction

Vice President, Development – TFO Construction

Key skills