Senior Director, Development (Data Center TFO Construction)

Who we are:

Its pretty exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. Its 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 todays 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 worlds most advanced forward-thinking data is a portfolio company of Blackstone.

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 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.

What You Will Do:

• 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 customers 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

What You Will Need to be Successful (basic qualifications):

• Bachelors 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

Other Key Skills:

• Experience managing multiple large multi-faceted projects

• Experience with Construction Health & Safety Knowledge

• Experience with Customer Deployment Technologies and Equipment RCDD a plus.

• 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

The Perks (and these are just a few!):

• Q-Rest Sabbatical

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• QTS scholarship for dependents

• Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility

• Paid Volunteer and Floating days

• Tuition Assistance Parental Leave and Military Leave Assistance

• This job may be eligible for equity.

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