Ashburn, VA, United States of America
17 hours ago
Development Project Manager

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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.

The Development Project Manager – Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME) is primarily responsible for providing technical expertise and guidance on a given project(s) in their related field. The Project Manager will interact daily with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication. 

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Review drawing packages for adherence to design standards.Collaborate with internal and external design teams to evaluate designs to ensure they meet the established design standards, local code requirements, and requirements of the local AHJs.Partner with internal and external stakeholders to define project scope requirements, deviations from the standards, and communicating requirements with the design team.Work with construction, commissioning, and risk management teams to answer requests for information and value engineering queries.Collaborate with the procurement team to review OFCI equipment submittals for compliance with the standard design criteria.Support project teams in resolving design issues discovered during construction and commissioning phases.Work closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurementWork with consultants to develop and review Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash studies (SCCAF) for adherence to the design standards.This position will require 25% travel.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or an equivalent engineering degree in a related field with at least 3 years additional experience in electrical design engineering or the construction industry.Minimum of 5 years of experience in design engineering or the construction industry, related to all aspects of Electrical, including power systems design, redundant systems, short circuit, coordination, and arc flash analysis.2+ years of experience applying local codes, NEC requirements, and other Electrical industry standards, procedures, and methodologies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience designing electrical systems for Data Centers, construction, operations, and/or facility maintenance.Project Management or Project Lead experience in large-scale projects.Experience with Short Circuit, Coordination, and Arc Flash analysis and modeling.Direct experience in the construction of data centers, critical medical, industrial, construction, oil and gas, or large-scale mechanical and power systems.Strong knowledge of NEC, and other Electrical industry standards, procedures, and methodologiesExperience with performance-based alternatives to prescriptive electrical designAdvance knowledge of electrical engineering systems and their integration into mission-critical environments.Basic multidisciplinary knowledge of mission critical systems, design process, pre-construction requirements, and the construction process.Proven ability to communicate complex technical issues to senior leadership or non-engineers.Professional Engineering license preferred, not required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organizationMust be a capable, proven team player that both fosters and operates well within internal and external team environments.Able to solve problems at a tactical and functional levelStrong Verbal and Written Communication Skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously  

The Perks (and these are just a few):

QRest Sabbatical       Employee Stock PurchaseQTS scholarship for dependentsEagle Club award trip eligibilityPaid volunteer days  Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance

This position is Bonus eligible.

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.

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