Senior Project Manager, Interior Design

Quality Technology Services•Irving, TX

1d•Onsite

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. The Data Center Interior Design Senior Project Manager is primarily responsible for leading and managing consistent implementation of QTS Corporate Interior Standards across multiple projects while overseeing overall management of Interior Design Project Managers and be a resource to help further develop management skills. The Data Center Interior Design Senior PM will interact daily with Furniture Dealers, Architects, Engineers, General Contractors, specialty vendors, QTS Development, and QTS Operations staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Construction Management, Engineering or equivalent professional experience
Six or more years of professional experience in commercial construction/interior design practices and procedures, and project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out
Experience with Bluebeam & Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel, MS Project or other schedule development tool
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 concurrent multi-phased interior and exterior start-up and upgrade projects (e.g. office) on several campuses to achieve schedule, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion
Monitor & create project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget
Establish project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion
Act as a resource for Interior Design Project Managers and lower-level positions to help develop and expand management skills
Collaborate with QTS stakeholders, design, construction, and FF&E consultants and vendors to implement the standardized corporate interiors program for new greenfield data center developments and renovations of existing facilities
Write scopes of work for design, construction, furniture, audio/visual enabling procurement and project cost estimates; level pricing proposals and create executive-facing recommendations for award
Support on-site activities, such as pre-installation verification, architectural punch walks, FF&E install activities, and post-installation FF&E punch walks; track punch issues for timely closeout
Create and communicate updates on interior design and construction status on a regular basis suitable for executive-level reviews; effectively present schedule, cost, and quality data in a manner supporting efficient decision-making
Ensure appropriate interior and architectural submittals are coordinated with vendors and internal stakeholders
Review and approve monthly pay applications from the contractors
Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing
Support entitlement and permitting needs for exterior facades, signage, etc.
Review and approve monthly invoices and pay applications
Review change order requests from vendors and contractors and negotiate pricing, coordinating with Development PMs; collaborate with Development Capital team to source appropriate funding
Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams to aid in custom deal solutions for prospective clients’ large office design and construction
Represent QTS interests as participant in design & OAC weekly meetings (may lead weekly discussions, where applicable)
Establish site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team and Site Ops
Develop plans for product deployment and review/communicate plans with QTS staff involved
Work with the internal Development team to enhance project management processes and protocols
Create & build relationships that enhance QTS’s ability to be the leader in creating the World’s Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate