Senior Director, Development (Data Center TFO Construction)

QTS Data Centers•Irving, TX

About The Position

It's pretty 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. Who You Are and the Impact You Will Have: The Senior Director, Development (Data Center TFO Construction) requires strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, ability to self-direct, strong background in data center design, engineering, controls, and operational requirements, with an emphasis on project/construction management. In this role, you will function as QTS’ point of contact for new client builds and implementations and liaise between the QTS Sales Team (Account Exec and Sales Engineer), the QTS Operations Team, the QTS Property Development Team, and the Customer. The Senior Director, Development (Data Center TFO Construction) will work closely with existing Development Construction Project Managers to ensure the customers’ needs are carried out to high levels of expectation. The position will report into the QTS Property Development department and work closely with the CHO and CRO, depending on the origin of the project.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and/or professional licenses in Construction Management or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Architecture
Ten or more years of progressive responsibility in development of Mission Critical Facilities
Five or more years of responsibility of data center project construction with large-scale data centers or DC lease providers
Be able to travel up to 50% of the time
Experience managing multiple large, multi-faceted projects
Experience with Construction Health & Safety Knowledge
Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
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 with Customer Deployment Technologies and Equipment, RCDD a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage the 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’s design needs, pricing, customer approvals, & implementation of specific deployment scopes
Manage the delivery of these projects, this position aligns clients’ objectives, business processes, vendor management strategies, and cross-group collaboration efforts across the QTS organization
Drive effective client relationship management and efficient cost management, with the ultimate goal of delivering the project on time and on budget
Serve as a single contact for Federal sales support on potential secured deals