Senior Manager, Critical Projects (Retrofit Construction)

Who we are:

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Who You Are and The Impact You Will Have::

The Senior Manager, Critical Projects (Retrofit Construction) is primarily responsible for leading and managing a group of Project Managers who execute Facilities Capital construction projects within a specific region ranging in size between $25K to $30M and of varying complexity. The Senior Manager will interact with several cross-functional teams within QTS including Critical Engineering, Procurement, Environmental Safety & Health, Data Center Infrastructure Management and pre-dominantly Operations staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.

What You Will Do:

• Manage a growing region within the capital portfolio of >$100m of facilities projects ranging in size from $10k to $40M.

• Own your Regional portfolio performance (cost, schedule, quality, safety)

• Assist Critical Projects Director in gathering regional information to support preparing executive level reporting for senior leadership on capital across the Critical Project Portfolio.

• Monthly capital forecast and projections.

• Work with site teams to monitor and control annual and multi-year capital budget forecasting.

• Facilitate capital approval process for incremental project release.

• Use existing cost models and estimating processes to better project capital delivery.

• Manage existing Capital Process for assigned region to ensure consistency and delivery of projects.

• Grow and mature our project and program management discipline across assigned region.

• Mentor project managers and standard project management practices.

• Enhance and navigate existing project management information system.

• Create and communicate updates on regional project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews.

• Assist Project and Program Managers with writing good scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates.

• Oversee Evaluation and bid-leveling pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services.

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

• Coach team members on how to establish project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion

• Represent QTS interests as a leader in overseeing project 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

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

What You Will Need to be Successful (basic qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience

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

• 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

• Be able to travel up to 25% of the time

Other Key Skills:

• MBA, Masters in Engineering, Management, or related field desirable

• Experience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities

• Extensive experience with management of MEP trades

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Strong practical experience in project management gained through managing large and complex projects.

• Perform necessary and timely follow-up, escalating appropriately if necessary.

• Strong planning, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, on multiple concurrent projects of varying complexity and competing priorities.

• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor, and guide teammates towards project success.

• Problem-solving mindset and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work and 100% accurate data.

• Awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions in a Critical construction environment.

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

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