Development Project Manager (Q-Systems: Connectivity)

QTS Data Centers is a global digital infrastructure leader committed to connecting the world for good. The Development Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing Q-Systems Telecom & Networking design, pre-construction and construction activities on multiple projects, ensuring compliance with system standards and facilitating communication among various stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects on multiple campuses and oversee design / implementation budgets, schedules, and status reports for each
• Review project design to ensure compliance with QTS system standards and Basis of Design documents
• Review system installation to ensure compliance with system design
• Oversee commissioning efforts to confirm systems operate in compliance with QTS system standards, Basis of Design and design documents
• Implement and manage multi-phased site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion. Continuously update a campus master plan to provide predictable statistics in a dynamic environment
• Evaluate and level pricing proposals for technology design, construction, and commissioning services
• Monitor and track project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion
• Identify schedule / implantation obstacles and proactively remove obstacles that are detrimental to project schedules
• Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders
• Represent QTS interests as leader in OAC and low voltage meetings
• Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols
• Develop relationship with QTS Facility Operations and Technology teams to understand their needs and deliver technologies that support facility operation’s needs

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience
• 4-8 years of professional experience in technology systems - security, and/or network infrastructure design and/or implementation
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite
• Be able to travel up to 50% of the time. Average travel anticipated to be every other week for 2-3 days
• US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts
• Direct experience in the construction of data centers, critical medical, industrial, construction, oil and gas, or large-scale technology systems
• Strong knowledge of technology industry standards, procedures, and methodologies
• Advance knowledge of technology systems and their integration into mission-critical environments
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical issues to leadership or non-engineers
• Project Management or Project Lead experience in large-scale projects
• Basic multidisciplinary knowledge of mission critical systems, design process, pre-construction requirements, and the construction process
• Manage implementation contractors
• 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