QTS

Data Centers

DevelopmentProgramManager(Q-Systems:Security)

Irving, Texas, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Development Program Manager – (Q-Systems: Security) at QTS. Skills: Program management, Network infrastructure, Construction management. Lead and manage design, pre-construction, construction activities. Manage Q-Systems (security focus)”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure critical facility operation systems are designed and implemented per basis of design; Ensure buildings operate per requirements; Ensure projects are complete per tenant lease and project construction schedules; Achieve time, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion; Provide predictable statistics in a dynamic environment; Manage teams to on-time completion; Deliver technologies that support facility operations needs

Industry & Context.

Data Centers
Eligibility Requirements

Travel up to 50% 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 travel up to 50% of the time

Nice to Have

MBA, Masters in Engineering, Management, or related field desirable, Experience with delivery of mission critical data centers, Extensive experience with management of MEP trades

What You'll Do.

Lead and manage design

construction activities

Manage Q-Systems (security focus)

Support network infrastructure deployments

Coordinate with network infrastructure teams

Manage port schedule creation

Review project design for compliance

Create and communicate program status updates

Implement multi-phased site development plans

Evaluate pricing proposals

Establish project schedules

Develop plans for product deployment

Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships

Represent QTS Q-Systems interests

Review project implementations

Enhance project management processes

Develop relationships with Facility Operations Technology teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Interact daily with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff; Coordinate with QTS network infrastructure and technology teams; Support Q-Systems team with network infrastructure coordination; Communicate plans with QTS staff; Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders; Represent QTS Q-Systems interests as leader in OAC and low voltage meetings; Work with the internal development team; Develop relationship with QTS Facility Operations Technology teams

Communication Scope

Written communication skills; Oral communication skills; Communicate program updates to executive level; Effectively present information

Process & Methodology

Management of Lump Sum, Construction Management at Risk, Design Build project delivery methods, Conceptual development, Procurement, Close out, Site program & individual project budgets, Multi-phased site development plans, Project cost estimates, Project schedules, Project management processes and protocols

Full Job Description

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 Development Program Manager (Q-Systems: Security) is primarily responsible for leading and managing Q-Systems (with a focus on security) for design, pre-construction and construction activities across our portfolio. The Program Manager will interact daily 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. **The Impact You Will Have:** Q-Systems is a technology team within the QTS Development organization. Q-Systems ensures critical facility operation systems are designed and implemented per our basis of design documents to ensure our buildings operate per requirements. The critical facility operation systems include the QTS corporate network, facility network, wireless access points, BMS / EPMS control systems and security technology. Each of these systems ride on the QTS low voltage netw

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