Development Project Engineer – TFO Construction

QTS Data Centers

Development Project Engineer at QTS Data Centers involved in design, preconstruction, and construction activities while collaborating with teams.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeCedar Rapids • Iowa, South Carolina, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within commercial construction, focusing on budget management, scheduling, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in managing complex projects, including data center facilities, while ensuring compliance with entitlement and permitting processes.

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Project ManagementBudget ManagementCommercial Construction PracticesData Center Facilities ExperienceMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingCost EstimationChange Order ManagementScope of Work DevelopmentEntitlement ProcessesProcurement ManagementConstruction Management @ RiskDesign Build Project DeliveryMEP Trades ManagementLump Sum Contract Management

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationNegotiationTeam CollaborationStakeholder Liaison

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Mission Critical FacilitiesData Center Real EstateConstruction ProceduresCapital BudgetSite Security Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist Development leadership and Project Manager with day to day activities and responsibilities
Assist with multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each
Assist with updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews
Work with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to help with master development program for site(s), including a complete campus design solution and capital budget
Assist with entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s)
Assist with scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates
Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services
Work closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery process
Ensure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders
Assist with monitoring project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget
Review project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion
Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing
Assist with establishing site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team
Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders
Represent QTS Interests in 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
Aid in due diligence efforts on an as-needed basis by participating with real estate 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
Assist with establishing and monitoring entitlement and permit processes for individual projects as needed
Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management field or equivalent professional experience
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
One or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including management of Lump Sum, Construction Management @ Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out
Experience or exposure in mission critical data center facilities
Experience with management of 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
other company benefits
Bonus eligible