Development Project Manager (Q-Systems: Connectivity)

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Qtsdatacenters · Irving, TX

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About the role

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 Project Manager (Q-Systems: Connectivity) is primarily responsible for leading and managing Q-Systems Telecom & Networking design, pre-construction and construction activities on multiple projects. The Project Manager will interact daily with Installation Contractors, Design Consultants, Design 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.

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

What You Will Need to be Successful (basic qualifications):

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

Other Key Skills:

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

The Perks (and these are just a few!):

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

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encoura

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