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QTS Data Centers · 3 days ago

Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction)

Eagle Mountain, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

QTS Data Centers is a global digital infrastructure leader committed to connecting the world for good. The Development Project Engineer will assist with the design, preconstruction, and construction activities on various data center projects, collaborating with multiple stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

Cloud ComputingCloud InfrastructureData CenterWeb Hosting

Responsibilities

Assist Development leadership and Project Manager with day to day activities and responsibilities

Assist with multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each

Assist with updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews

Work with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to help with master development program for site(s), including a complete campus design solution and capital budget

Assist with entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s)

Assist with scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates

Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services

Work closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery process

Ensure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders

Assist with monitoring project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget

Review project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion

Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing

Assist with establishing site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team

Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders

Represent QTS Interests in OAC meetings

Create & build relationships that enhance QTS’s ability to be a leader in creating the World’s Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate

Aid in due diligence efforts on an as-needed basis by participating with real estate efforts on potential or new land banks and properties, including: Evaluate opportunities to design & build new data centers by working with key stakeholders: Corporate Real Estate, Connectivity, Power & Construction teams

Assist with establishing and monitoring entitlement and permit processes for individual projects as needed

Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols

Qualification

Engineering degreeConstruction ManagementCommercial construction experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteMEP trades managementInterpersonal skillsTeam playerProblem-solving skillsVerbal communicationWritten communicationProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management field or equivalent professional experience

Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for use in communicating program updates to executive level, and Excel to create and maintain site program & individual project budgets

One or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including management of Lump Sum, Construction Management @ Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out

Experience or exposure in mission critical data center facilities

Experience with management of MEP trades

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

Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously