Senior Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction)

QTS Data Centers•Sugar Grove Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction) is primarily responsible for assisting with the design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given project(s). This role will interact on a daily basis with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations & Corporate real estate staff, requiring strong written and oral communication skills. QTS Data Centers is a global leader in digital infrastructure, standing at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. The company's world-class data centers empower strategic growth initiatives, fueled by AI and cloud technologies. QTS is committed to connecting the globe for good, designing, building, and operating advanced data centers worldwide. They are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize their environmental footprint. As a portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS aims for ambitious growth and innovation. The company emphasizes its 'Powered by People' culture, with team members being mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in their communities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management field or equivalent professional experience
Five or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including management of Lump Sum, Construction Management @ Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out
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
US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in mission critical data center facilities
Experience with management of MEP trades

Responsibilities

Assist Development leadership and Project Manager with day to day activities and responsibilities
Assist with multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each
Assist with updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews.
Work with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to help with master development program for site(s), including a complete campus design solution and capital budget.
Assist with entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s)
Assist with scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates
Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services
Work closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery process
Ensure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders
Assist with monitoring project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget.
Review project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion
Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing
Assist with establishing site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team
Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders
Represent QTS Interests in OAC meetings
Create & build relationships that enhance QTS’s ability to be a leader in creating the World’s Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate
Aid in due diligence efforts on an as-needed basis by participating with real estate efforts on potential or new land banks and properties, including: Evaluate opportunities to design & build new data centers by working with key stakeholders: Corporate Real Estate, Connectivity, Power & Construction teams.
Assist with establishing and monitoring entitlement and permit processes for individual projects as needed
Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols