Quality Assurance Senior Project Manager (Data Center Construction)

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. The Quality Assurance Senior Project Manager is primarily responsible for leading the development and implementation of project specific quality projects in alignment with the QTS Quality Assurance Program. The QA Sr. PM will interact with project teams, including trade partners and vendors, to ensure adequate control measures are performed and produce the expected outcomes, and lead the corrective action when found otherwise. RESPONSIBILITIES - Other duties may be assigned Manage the quality assurance projects on multiple projects/campuses. Train, manage, assist, and hold accountable project-specific quality personnel. Provide training to project teams, including trade partners and vendors, on quality expectations. Monitor and proactively recommend continuous improvement opportunities at the project level. Document and communicate updates for assigned projects/campuses to the Development Quality Team on a bi-weekly basis. Lead/Participate in project quality meetings to ensure adequacy of topics and participation. Periodically review project Quality Observation Reports for data integrity and follow up with teams for corrective actions when found to be deficient. Understand and communicate the Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) expectations. Lead/Participate in root cause analyses when a nonconformance issue meets prescribed criteria. Work alongside MEP Team to understand expectations and improvement opportunities during commissioning activities. Participate in vendor/supplier factory tests, inspections, and audits. Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders. Represent QTS interests as a leader in OAC Meetings. Encourage vocal and visible recognition for quality successes. Be a leading voice for INTEGRITY within the quality program to promote open and productive communication between all stakeholders. Actively participate in internal QTS Quality improvement opportunities.