Data Center Interior Design Senior Project Manager

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 & the Impact You Will Have:

TheData Center Interior Design Senior Project Manageris 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 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.

What You Will Do:

• 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 QTSs ability to be the leader in creating the Worlds Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate

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

• Bachelors degree in Interior Design Construction Management Engineering or equivalent professional experience

• Six or more years of professional experience in commercialconstruction/interiordesign 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

• Travel estimated at 35%

• US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts

Other Key Skills:

• 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

• Ability to prepare and present to executive leadership

• Strong ability to coach and mentor team members

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization

• Must be a capable proven team player that both fosters and operates well within internal and external team environments.

• Able to solve problems at a tactical and functional level

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Use organizational skills to determine prioritization and appropriate multitasking.

• Perform necessary and timely follow-up escalating appropriately if necessary.

• Strong planning organization decision-making and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on multiple concurrent projects of varying complexity and competing priority.

• Exceptional communication abilities encompassing both written and spoken forms.

• Proven capability to work efficiently with internal departments and external collaborators.

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

We conform to all the laws statutes and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women minorities individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or national origin age disability status Genetic Information & Testing Family & Medical Leave protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint orally or in writing to the employer or the government or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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