QTS
DevelopmentProgramManager
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“Development Program Manager at QTS. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. Lead and manage design, pre-construction, construction activities. Manage multiple projects on campus”
What You'll Achieve.
achieve time, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion; provide predictable statistics in a dynamic environment; connecting the world for good; global digital infrastructure leader; World's Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate
Industry & Context.
100% onsite in the Permian Basin Region in Texas, Be able to be on site in Permian Basin (West Texas Region) 100% of the time
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience, Eight or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including management of Lump Sum, Construction Management at Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out, 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, Be able to be on site in Permian Basin (West Texas Region) 100% of the time
Nice to Have
MBA, Masters in Engineering, Management, or related field desirable, Experience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities, Extensive experience with management of MEP trades
What You'll Do.
Lead and manage design
construction activities
Manage multiple projects on campus
Maintain updated budgets
Create and communicate program/project status updates
Work with stakeholders
Create master development program for site(s)
Manage entitlement and permitting needs
Implement and manage multi-phased site development plans
Write scopes of work for services
Participate in procurement and project cost estimates
Evaluate and level pricing proposals
Work with strategic procurement team
Coordinate submittals with site stakeholders
Monitor and create project budget/cost-to-date
Establish project schedules
Manage teams to on-time completion
Review and approve monthly pay applications
Review change order requests
Negotiate contractor pricing
Establish site construction security procedures
Develop plans for product deployment
Review and communicate deployment plans
Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams
Aid in custom deal solutioning
Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders
Represent QTS interests in OAC meetings
Create and build relationships
Aid in due diligence efforts for new sites
Enhance project management processes and protocols
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Interact on a daily basis with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff; Work with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams; Work closely with strategic procurement team; Ensure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders; Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams; 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; Work with the internal development team
Communication Scope
written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication; Effectively present information in a manner to support efficient decision making
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple projects on a campus(es), Maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports, Create and communicate updates on development program & project status, Manage entitlement and permitting needs, Implement and manage multi-phased site development plans, Establish project schedules, Manage teams to on-time completion, Review and approve monthly pay applications, Review change order requests, Enhance project management processes and protocols
Full Job Description
**Who we are:** It's pretty exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s 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 today’s 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 world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone. QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things. **Who You Are & the Impact You Will Have: ** **The Development Program Manager (Data Center Construction)** is primarily responsible for leading and managing the design, pre-construction and construction activities on a given project. The Project Manager will interact on a daily basis with 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. **This role requires you to be 100% onsite in the Permian Basin Region in Texas.** **What You Will Do:** * 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 on a monthly basis 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
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