Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 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
Skills
- 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
- Proven ability to communicate complex technical issues to leadership or non-engineers
- 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
Benefits
- Q-Rest Sabbatical
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- QTS scholarship for dependents
- Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility
- Paid Volunteer and Floating days
- Tuition Assistance, Parental Leave and Military Leave Assistance
Company Overview
QTS is the digital infrastructure leader – Powered by People, driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.qtsdatacenters.com.