Project Delivery Manager I

QTS Data Centers•Atlanta, GA

6d•$127,646 - $195,205

About The Position

The Project Delivery Manager delivers products and services to QTS clients at its data center facilities. The role partners with Solutions Engineering and Development during early sales stages to define scope and estimate schedules and costs, then manages delivery after contract execution. It supports multi-site customer deployments and large-scale tenant fit-out projects spanning data halls and buildings. The Project Delivery team is part of QTS’s Implementation group and works closely with Sales, Facility Operations, and Development to integrate customer requirements without impeding data center operations or services. The position supports complex, multi-site and multi-megawatt projects, with particular focus on Hyperscale customer requirements. It leads project planning and execution, manages budgets, schedules, risks, vendors, and quality, and promotes coordination among internal teams and external partners. The role also follows QTS development policies, with special attention to environmental health and safety at active construction sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science, or MIS, or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree.
Seven or more years of direct experience in interior data center construction project management.
Experience with various contract types, contract negotiation and management, and business risk and liability handling.
Knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
U.S. citizenship is required by law due to federal customer contracts.
Strong servant leadership, strategic agility, and interpersonal skills.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing situations in a high-growth company.
Strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
Ability to independently manage deadlines, budgets, and support staff.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to influence cross-discipline teams.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or other relevant industry certifications.
Experience with data center construction and MEP coordination.
Construction health and safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

Support multi-site and multi-megawatt tenant fit-out projects, often for Hyperscale customers.
Work with construction managers and specialized contractors or data center integrators to develop project budgets and schedules.
Act as a key liaison among internal stakeholders, providing guidance to align project delivery with organizational goals and priorities.
Plan and execute complex, high-value projects to meet Hyperscale customer requirements.
Identify project risks and opportunities, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve issues to minimize delays and cost overruns.
Follow QTS development policies, emphasizing environmental health and safety at sites under active construction.
Identify long-lead and critical-path items to inform tenant fit-out scope and customer decisions.
Validate project scope and anticipate client needs during planning and implementation.
Coordinate with Operations and Development to identify base-build infrastructure needed for future tenant fit-outs.
Collaborate with Procurement and Operations to identify preferred vendors, contractors, and material distribution partners.
Create RFPs and evaluate bids, including labor resources, material availability, and OFCI/CFCI responsibilities.
Build and maintain supplier relationships in designated markets to drive competitiveness and customer value.
Maintain preferred stocking levels and external cost catalogs for standard fit-out materials to reduce lead times and control cost variation.
Monitor project budgets and financial performance, informing Management and Accounting of unexpected variances.
Maintain knowledge of QTS services, customer requirements, delivery methods, implementation and support processes, and SLAs.
Perform regular on-site inspections during and after projects to oversee quality assurance.
Facilitate communication with project teams and Sales, Development, and Facilities Operations.
Apply best practices and lessons learned from previous projects.