Vice President, Development (TFO Construction)

Quality Technology Services•Irving, TX

14h

About The Position

The Vice President of Development (TFO Construction) is responsible for taking our data center development projects from concept to completion in order to enable QTS to reach its overall strategic vision. The VP will drive strategic direction and provide direct oversight for the largest development projects to include establishing and overseeing budget and financial goals. This position will lead team members on acquisition, city/county coordination, site and building design, permitting, design meetings and construction administration. The successful candidate will have knowledge of commercial real estate transactions, general contracting methods, corporate tax, data center design and rapid development. This role will also interface with Finance, Product Sales and Operations leaders to ensure that a cohesive strategy is in place to maximize investment and development opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical/Mechanical/Architectural Engineering or other related field
Ten or more years of experience within mission critical facilities
Experience in the REIT/Data Center industry
Extensive experience with management of MEP trades
Must have a proven history which displays strong leadership skills, deep practical engineering knowledge, and a proven track record for timely project delivery, project management, cost control, and customer satisfaction.

Nice To Haves

MBA, Masters in Engineering Management, Real Estate or related field desirable
Corporate real estate and tax experience
Rapid construction development and deployment experience
More than ten years of mission critical data center development experience

Responsibilities

Leadership for one of the regions within the QTS footprint
Perform site evaluations and make recommendations for site selections
Lead development teams with Basis of Design for future data center deployments, construction projects and upgrades.
Oversee expansion and renovation projects across the respective region
Work with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to create master development program for site(s)
Oversee site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion
Oversee design/construction, commissioning services, procurement and project cost estimates
Develop plans for product deployment and review/communicate plans with QTS staff involved
Collaborate with Sales and Deal teams for new and existing build outs
Key leader for QTS pursuit team in identifying, evaluating, and attracting highly profitable deals
Create cost effective rapid development deals for Hyperscale data center deployments
Represent QTS interests as leader in OAC meetings
Create & build relationships that enhance QTS' ability to be an industry leader in creating the World's Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate
Provide leadership to team members in a manner that enables them to achieve goals
Provide direction and support to all direct reports to ensure all activities are linked to the company strategy
Work with the internal team to enhance project management processes and protocols