Senior Development Project Manager – MEPR DC Construction

QTS Data Centers

. Lead and manage design, pre-construction, and construction activities for assigned data center projects .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeVan Wert • Ohio • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing data center projects, including design, pre-construction, and construction activities, while ensuring adherence to budgets and schedules. Proficient in stakeholder communication and project management processes, with a strong focus on delivering mission-critical facilities.

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Project ManagementData Center Facilities DeliveryConstruction Management @ RiskMicrosoft Office SuiteMEP Trades Management

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingBudget ManagementScope of Work WritingCost EstimationEntitlement ManagementPhased Site DevelopmentProposal EvaluationChange Order NegotiationSecurity Procedure EstablishmentCapital Budget Creation

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationRelationship ManagementLeadershipProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

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

Industry Keywords

Commercial Construction PracticesLump Sum Project DeliveryDesign Build Project DeliveryMission-Critical FacilitiesProcurement Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage design, pre-construction, and construction activities for assigned data center projects
Manage multiple campus projects and maintain budgets, schedules, and status reports
Prepare and communicate monthly development program and project status updates for executive-level reviews
Create master development programs, campus design solutions, and capital budgets
Manage entitlement and permitting needs
Implement and manage phased site development plans and maintain campus master plans
Write scopes of work and participate in procurement and project cost estimates
Evaluate and level design, construction, and commissioning service proposals
Coordinate equipment procurement and delivery with strategic procurement
Coordinate submittals with site stakeholders
Monitor project budgets and costs-to-date
Establish project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion
Review contractor pay applications and negotiate change-order pricing
Establish site construction security procedures
Develop and communicate product deployment plans
Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams on custom client deal solutions
Maintain relationships with QTS stakeholders and represent QTS in OAC meetings
Support due diligence for potential new sites
Enhance project management processes and protocols

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 and Excel
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
US Citizenship required by law due to federal customer contracts
MBA, Master’s in Engineering, Management, or related field desirable
Experience delivering mission-critical data center facilities
Extensive experience managing MEP trades

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Flexible spending and HSA accounts
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Paid volunteer days
Employee assistance program
Tuition assistance
Parental leave
Military leave assistance
QTS scholarship for dependents
Wellness program
Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
Bonus eligibility
Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
11 paid holidays annually and holiday compensation when worked
Pet and legal insurance
Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
Military Benefits Package
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
QTS Crisis Fund
Tuition Reimbursement Program