Development, Senior Director (DC Construction) Van Wert OH

Who we are:

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.

Who You Are:

As a QTS Senior Director, Development , you are a self-directed professional with strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. You bring a strong background in data center design, engineering, controls, and operational requirements, with an emphasis on project/construction management.

The Impact You Will Have:

You will deliver customer deployment projects that meet client expectations and support new builds and implementations. By bringing together customers, Sales, Operations, Property Development and specialty consultants, you will align client objectives, business processes and vendor management strategies across QTS. Your focus on effective client relationships and efficient cost management will help deliver projects on time and on budget.

What You Will Do:

• •You will report into the QTS Property Development department and work closely with the Chief Delivery Officer and Chief Commercial Officer, depending on the origin of the project.
• •Function as QTS’ point of contact for new client builds and implementations, liaising between the QTS Sales Team (Account Exec and Sales Engineer), the QTS Operations Team, the QTS Property Development Team and the Customer.
• •Work closely with existing Development Construction Project Managers to ensure customers’ needs are carried out to high levels of expectation.
• •Manage customer deployment project delivery for each sold deal within each QTS location.
• •Coordinate with the QTS Property Development team and support specialty consultants to support customers’ design needs, pricing, customer approvals and implementation of specific deployment scopes.
• •Manage project delivery by aligning clients’ objectives, business processes, vendor management strategies, and cross-group collaboration efforts across QTS.
• •Drive effective client relationship management and efficient cost management, with the goal of delivering projects on time and on budget.
• •Serve as a single contact for Federal sales support on potential secured deals.

Other duties may be assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• •Bachelor’s degree and/or professional licenses in Construction Management, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Architecture.
• •Ten or more years of progressive responsibility in the development of Mission Critical Facilities.
• •Five or more years of responsibility for data center project construction with large-scale data centers or DC lease providers.
• •Ability to influence cross-discipline teams while managing deadlines and support staff.
• •Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• •Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations at a high-growth company.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• •Experience managing multiple large, multi-faceted projects.
• •Experience with Construction Health & Safety knowledge.
• •Experience with Customer Deployment Technologies and Equipment; RCDD is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• •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

TOTAL REWARDS

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: 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, and other company benefits.

This position is Bonus eligible.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• •Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• •Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• •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-Rest Sabbatical Program
• •Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• •Parental Leave
• •Military Benefits Package
• •QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• •QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• •QTS Crisis Fund
• •Wellness Program
• •Tuition Reimbursement Program

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