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.
Who You Are:
The Senior Development Program Manager (Mechanical Engineering) operates within Property Development / Design & Engineering and is accountable for managing mechanical design workflows, schedules, standards compliance, and cross-functional coordination for mission-critical projects. The Senior Program Manager (Mechanical Engineering) makes decisions for regional projects and team direction, drives best practices and quality, and mentors junior team members.
What You Will Do:
Manage the schedule of deliverables and mechanical design workflows across multiple projects
Manage a group of engineers/designers to review drawing packages for adherence to mechanical design standards
Perform technical review of design drawings and calculations (e.g., HVAC, hydronic, plumbing, fire protection, and related systems)
Direct research of technical topics and act as an SME in multiple areas of mechanical design, installation, and/or equipment
Collaborate with internal and external design teams to evaluate designs for compliance with standards, local codes, and requirements of local AHJs
Partner with stakeholders to define scope, document deviations from standards, and communicate requirements to the design team
Work with construction, commissioning, and risk management teams to support responses to RFIs and value engineering queries
Collaborate with procurement to review OFCI equipment submittals for compliance with standard mechanical design criteria
Create and communicate monthly program updates and mechanical design milestone status suitable for executive-level reviews
Support project teams in resolving design issues discovered during construction and commissioning phases
Work with consultants to develop and review mechanical calculations for adherence to design standards
Manage the standards process including design drawings, specifications, BODs, SOOs, and BIM models for mechanical scope
Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes and engineering standards
The Impact You Will Have:
Ability to make decisions for regional projects and provide team direction
Drive best practices, standards, and quality in mechanical engineering deliverables
Mentor junior engineers and new hires; routinely perform onboarding functions
Drive simplicity and innovation to resolve difficult technical problems; make solutions scalable, maintainable, and efficient
Influence priorities and system architecture for regional programs and mechanical system integration
What You Will Need to be Successful (basic qualifications):
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related engineering field) or equivalent professional experience
8 - 10+ years of professional experience in engineering design or the construction industry, related to all aspects of project design
4 - 8+ years of experience with management of mission critical design, implementation, and project management
Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for communicating project updates and Excel to summarize design deliverables and calculations
Desire to pursue a career in property design / engineering / development / construction
Able to travel up to 25% of the time (average travel anticipated monthly for 2-3 days)
U.S. Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts
8 - 10+ years experience designing and managing mechanical systems for Data Centers, construction, operations, and/or facility maintenance
Project Management or Project Lead experience in large-scale projects
Direct experience in the construction of data centers, critical medical, industrial, construction, oil and gas, or large-scale systems
Expert-level knowledge of mechanical engineering industry standards, procedures, and methodologies
Experience with performance-based alternatives to prescriptive mechanical designs
Expert knowledge of mechanical systems and their integration into mission-critical environments
Advanced 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
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:
Know Your Rights (English) (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights\10\20.pdf)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
The pay transparency policy is available here:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\%20English\formattedESQA508c.pdf)
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.
It's exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history- and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers' most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.
As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.
At QTS, we are Powered by People . Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we're achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.
And we'd like to invite you to join us.
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 for primary and secondary caregivers
Military Benefits Package
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
QTS Crisis Fund
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
