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Who we are:
It's pretty exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s 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 today’s 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 world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.
QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.
Who You Are:
The Senior Director, Development (Data Center 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 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 and the Impact You Will Have:
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 be on site in West Texas 100% 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
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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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.