Pre-Development Project Analyst
About The Position
As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be. It's 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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, Engineering or equivalent professional experience
- Requires a minimum of 2-4 years of related experience.
- One to three years of professional experience in commercial development or real estate practices and procedures, including management of property due diligence workstreams, entitlement and permit pursuit, design management project delivery methods from conceptual development through construction handoff.
- 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
Nice To Haves
- MBA, Masters in Engineering, Management, or related field desirable
- Experience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities
- Experience with management of Civil Design
Responsibilities
- Support Predevelopment Project Managers and Acquisitions teams with necessary upfront diligence workstreams including researching jurisdictional databases and codes prior to Purchase and Sale Agreement execution
- Assist with the preparation of predevelopments budgets and management of project cashflow forecasts
- Assist with the creation of updates on development program initiatives & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews.
- Support real estate due diligence efforts on potential or new land banks and properties, including evaluating opportunities to design & build new data centers by working with key stakeholders: Corporate Real Estate, Connectivity, Power & Construction teams.
- Support the development of entitlement & permit schedules for new properties and data centers
- Participate in design, entitlement, and permit activities for key projects as assigned, new greenfield and brownfield projects
- Ensure designs are consistent with QTS approved standards & evaluate areas where standards should be improved
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- flexible spending and HSA accounts
- paid holidays
- paid time off
- paid volunteer days
- employee assistance program
- tuition assistance
- parental leave
- military leave assistance
- QTS scholarship for dependents
- wellness program
- other company benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
