Who You Are & the Impact You Will Have:
The Director, Development (Data Center Construction OFCI) 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 PSCM 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 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
What You Will Need to be Successful (basic qualifications):
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 as needed for the business.
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
