Senior Development Project Manager (Q-Systems: Telecom & Networking))

QTS Data Centers•Ashburn, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Development Project Manager (Q-Systems: Telecom & Networking) is primarily responsible for leading and managing Q-Systems Telecom & Networking design, pre-construction and construction activities on multiple projects. The Senior Project Manager (Q-Systems: Telecom & Networking) will interact daily with Installation Contractors, Design Consultants, Design Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering 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
Be able to travel up to 50% of the time. Average travel anticipated to be every other week for 2-3 days.
US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts

Nice To Haves

MBA, Masters in Engineering, Management, or related field desirable
Experience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities
Extensive experience with management of MEP trades

Responsibilities

Manage projects on multiple campuses and oversee design / implementation budgets, schedules, and status reports for each.
Review project design to ensure compliance with QTS system standards and Basis of Design documents.
Review system installation to ensure compliance with system design.
Oversee commissioning efforts to confirm systems operate in compliance with QTS system standards, Basis of Design and design documents.
Implement and manage multi-phased site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion.
Continuously update a campus master plan to provide predictable statistics in a dynamic environment.
Evaluate and level pricing proposals for technology design, construction, and commissioning services.
Monitor and track project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion.
Identify schedule / implantation obstacles and proactively remove obstacles that are detrimental to project schedules.
Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders.
Represent QTS interests as leader in OAC and low voltage meetings.
Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols.
Develop relationship with QTS Facility Operations and Technology teams to understand their needs and deliver technologies that support facility operation’s needs.