Development Cost Manager

The Development Cost Manager - Europe is responsible for managing project budgets, ensuring financial accuracy, and optimizing cost efficiency. This position involves leading and collaborating with various stakeholders, including cost consultants, project management teams (internal and external), and vendors. The ideal candidate possesses strong collaboration skills, analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in financial software tools. RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned

• Oversee budget reconciliation, vendor budget reallocation, and project budget corrections.
• Facilitate cost touchpoints and communication with cost consultants and CM cost managers.
• Oversee contract administration, tracking, and reporting.
• Manage subcontractor spend, financial validations, and forecast projected expenditures.
• Drive process efficiency and software proficiency within the team.
• Oversee change management, allowance, and buyout tracking.
  
  Bachelor's degree in construction management, financing, or accounting; or relevant professional experience.
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Workday, e-Builder).
• Seven or more years of experience in construction or project management.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Ten or more years of experience in construction or project management preferred.
• Prior experience in a leadership or management role a plus.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Strong collaboration skills, analytical, and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
  
  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.

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