Director, Pre-Development

2 weeks ago

Duluth, Minnesota, United States QTS Realty Trust , Inc. Full time

Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career

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 Impact You Will Have:

The Predevelopment Director is primarily responsible for leading and managing the predevelopment activities on a given project(s). The Predevelopment Director will interact and interface on a daily basis with multiple QTS teams, including but not limited to Corporate Real Estate, Investment, Development and Data Center Operations teams.

The Predevelopment Director will become the main interface for key external stakeholders - including local authorities - associated with the projects.
The role requires strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, ability to self-direct, ability to convey and deliver executive narratives, strong background in data center or large scale developments, proven experience in site selection processes, planning & permitting, technical and environmental due diligence, design, engineering and operational requirements.

What You Will Do:

  • Coordinate with real estate due diligence efforts on potential or new land banks and properties, including: evaluate opportunities to design & build new data centers by working with key stakeholders: Corporate Real Estate, Connectivity, Power & Construction teams.
  • Develop planning & permit timelines for new properties and data centers. Develop initial target investment budgets on design and construction for new properties.
  • Lead design, planning, and permit activities for key projects as assigned, new greenfields in particular
  • Ensure designs are consistent with QTS approved standards & evaluate areas where standards should be improved
  • Provides leadership, resources, and consultation for design teams for the generation of construction documents for interior environments, promoting adherence to QTS interiors standard design intent and execution
  • Coaches design and construction teams on project documentation and delivery compliance with the company design standards set forth by the QTS Standards Committee
  • Supports continuous improvement of company design standards and drives efficiency of standardized property development deployment
  • Create and communicate updates on development program & project status on a regular basis suitable for executive level reviews. Effectively present information in a manner to support efficient decision making
  • Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams to aid in custom deal solutioning for prospective clients within the applicable schedule and budget for an assigned location
  • Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders
  • Create and 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 development team to enhance project management processes and protocols
  • Assist with special projects as needed
Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience
  • Ten or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including management of contracts and 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
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • 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
  • Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization
  • Must 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 level
  • Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills
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
            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.

            The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:

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            The pay transparency policy is available here:

            Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted

            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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