Learn what makes QTS a unique place to grow your career (https://vimeo.com/727409140/ff26de87d4) The Director, Development - Europe requires strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, ability to self-direct, strong background in data center design, engineering, controls, and operational requirements, with an emphasis on project/construction management. In this role, you will function as QTS' point of contact for new client builds and implementations and liaise between the QTS Sales Team (Account Exec and Sales Engineer), the QTS Operations Team, the QTS Property Development Team, and the Customer. This role will work closely with existing Development Construction Project Managers to ensure the customers' needs are carried out to high levels of expectation. RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned. - Manage the customer deployment project delivery for each sold deal within each QTS location. - Coordinate with the QTS Property Development team, and supporting specialty consultants, to support customer's design needs, pricing, customer approvals, & implementation of specific deployment scopes - Manage the delivery of these projects, this position aligns clients' objectives, business processes, vendor management strategies, and cross-group collaboration efforts across the QTS organization. - Drive effective client relationship management and efficient cost management, with the ultimate goal of delivering the project on time and on budget. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's Degree and/or professional licenses in Construction Management or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Architecture or Equivalent Industry working experience. - Ten or more years of progressive responsibility in development of Mission Critical Facilities - Five or more years of responsibility of data center project construction with large-scale data centers or DC lease providers - Ability to Travel throughout mainland Europe on a per project basis coordinating Construction Projects PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience managing multiple large, multi-faceted projects. - Experience with Construction Health & Safety Knowledge - Experience with Customer Deployment Technologies and Equipment KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills - Ability to independently manage deadlines and support staff. - Ability to influence cross-discipline teams. - Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations at a high growth company. The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position. Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by QTS in its sole discretion. We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation on TalentAcquisitionQTSDataCenters.com QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust. We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior. We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS. Humble beginnings that have led to 35 data centers and growing. Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investments companies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team. At QTS, we're fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider. QTS is entrusted with providing world-class data center solutions to enterprises, government agencies as well as the largest and fastest growing technology companies in the world. We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom - one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure. Simply put, we're innovating to stay ahead of the curve. We are powered by people. 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 Accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days - 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 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.