Interior Design Project Manager (Data Center Construction)

Pay Competitive

Location Richmond / Virginia

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req# : R2025-0744

The Data Center Interior Design Project Manager is primarily responsible for leading and managing consistent implementation of QTS Corporate Interior Standards across multiple projects. The Data Center Interior Design PM will interact on a daily basis with Furniture Dealers, Architects, Engineers, General Contractors, specialty vendors, QTS Development, and QTS Operations staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manage concurrent multi-phased interior and exterior start-up and upgrade projects (e.g. office) on several campuses to achieve schedule, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion
• Collaborate with QTS stakeholders, design, construction, and FF&E consultants and vendors to implement the standardized corporate interiors program for new greenfield data center developments and renovations of existing facilities
• Write scopes of work and sketch concepts for design, construction, furniture, audio / visual, & artistic services enabling procurement and project cost estimates; level pricing proposals and create executive-facing recommendations for award
• Support on-site activities, such as pre-installation verification, architectural punch walks, FF&E install activities, and post-installation FF&E punch walks; track punch issues for timely closeout
• Continuously maintain and improve interior standards documents & materials library, including finishes, furniture, audio / visual, and artwork to provide predictable deliveries in a dynamic environment
• Create and communicate updates on interior design and construction status on a regular basis suitable for executive-level reviews; effectively present renderings, floor plans, schedule, cost, and quality data in a manner supporting efficient decision-making
• Ensure appropriate interior and architectural submittals are coordinated with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Support entitlement and permitting needs for exterior facades, signage, etc.
• Review and approve monthly invoices and pay applications
• Review change order requests from vendors and contractors and negotiate pricing, coordinating with Development PMs; collaborate with Development Capital team to source appropriate funding
• Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams to aid in custom deal solutions for prospective clients' large office design and construction
• Represent QTS interests as participant in design & OAC weekly meetings (may lead weekly discussions, where applicable)
• Work with the internal Development team to enhance project management processes and protocols
• Create & build relationships that enhance QTS's ability to be the leader in creating the World's Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

TOTAL REWARDS

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)

Know Your Rights (Spanish)

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.

About the company

QTS delivers secure, compliant data center infrastructure, robust connectivity, and real-time access to DCIM data through our API driven customer portal.

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