Director, Development (Data Center Construction)

QTS Data Centers•US OH Remote, OH

About The Position

The Director, Development (Data Center Construction) serves as QTS’ point of contact for new client builds and implementations. The role liaises among the QTS Sales Team, Operations Team, Property Development Team, and customers, and works with Development Construction Project Managers to ensure customer needs are met to high expectations. It requires strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; the ability to self-direct; and a strong background in data center design, engineering, controls, and operational requirements, with an emphasis on project and construction management. The position reports into the QTS Property Development department and works closely with the CHO and CRO, depending on the origin of the project.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and/or professional licenses in Construction Management, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or Architecture.
Ten or more years of progressive responsibility in development of mission critical facilities.
Five or more years of responsibility for data center project construction with large-scale data centers or data center lease providers.
Ability to travel as needed for the business.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to self-direct.
Strong background in data center design, engineering, controls, and operational requirements, with emphasis on project and construction management.
Ability to independently manage deadlines and support staff.
Ability to influence cross-discipline teams.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations at a high-growth company.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing multiple large, multifaceted projects.
Experience with construction health and safety knowledge.
Experience with customer deployment technologies and equipment; RCDD is a plus.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Manage customer deployment project delivery for each sold deal within each QTS location.
Coordinate with the QTS Property Development team and supporting specialty consultants to support customer design needs, pricing, customer approvals, and implementation of specific deployment scopes.
Manage project delivery, aligning client objectives, business processes, vendor management strategies, and cross-group collaboration efforts across QTS.
Drive effective client relationship management and efficient cost management, with the goal of delivering projects on time and on budget.
Serve as a single contact for Federal sales support on potential secured deals.