Senior Development Project Manager, Data Center Construction Design

QTS Data Centers

. Lead and manage design, preconstruction, and construction activities for assigned projects .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing design, preconstruction, and construction activities for commercial projects, with a strong focus on budget management, scheduling, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in delivering mission-critical data center facilities while ensuring compliance with entitlement and permitting requirements.

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Project ManagementCommercial Construction PracticesData Center Facilities DeliveryBudget ManagementStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Construction Management @ RiskDesign Build Project DeliveryLump Sum Project DeliveryMEP Trades ManagementScope of Work WritingCost EstimationProject SchedulingProcurement CoordinationBudget MonitoringChange Order Negotiation

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingTeam LeadershipCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteExcelPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or EngineeringMBA or Masters in Engineering or Management (Desirable)

Industry Keywords

Data Center Real EstateEntitlement RequirementsConstruction Security ProceduresOAC MeetingsMulti-Phased Site Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage design, preconstruction, and construction activities for assigned projects
Manage multiple campus projects and maintain budgets, schedules, and status reports
Create and communicate monthly development program and project status updates for executive-level reviews
Develop master development programs, campus design solutions, and capital budgets with stakeholders and design and construction teams
Manage entitlement and permitting requirements
Implement and manage multi-phased site development plans to meet time, budget, and quality standards
Write scopes of work and participate in procurement and project cost estimates
Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services
Coordinate equipment procurement and delivery with strategic procurement
Coordinate submittals with site stakeholders
Monitor project budgets and cost-to-date
Establish schedules and manage teams to on-time completion
Review and approve contractor monthly pay applications
Review and negotiate contractor change order requests
Establish construction security procedures with the site security team
Develop and communicate product deployment plans
Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams on custom solutions for prospective clients
Maintain relationships and serve as liaison with QTS stakeholders
Represent QTS in OAC meetings
Build relationships to strengthen QTS’s data center real estate leadership
Support due diligence for potential new sites
Enhance project management processes and protocols with the internal development team
Interact with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience
Five or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures
Experience managing Lump Sum, Construction Management @ Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out
Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for executive-level program updates and Excel for site program and project budgets
Ability to travel as needed for the business
MBA, Masters in Engineering, Management, or related field desirable
Experience delivering mission critical data center facilities
Extensive experience managing MEP trades

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Military Leave Assistance
Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
Bonus or commission eligibility
Generous PTO
Paid Volunteer Days plus Floating Holidays
Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
Pet and Legal Insurance
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
Military Benefits Package
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
QTS Crisis Fund
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program