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QTS Data Centers is seeking a Sr. Manager, Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) to be based at one of our brand new mega data center campuses in the US. Quality Technology Services (QTS) is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint spanning more than 9 million square feet of QTS Mega Data Centers throughout North America and Europe. Ideally this role will reside in Suwanee, GA (ATL), Phoenix, AZ or Irving, TX (Dallas).
We are expanding our corporate DCIM/Controls Engineering team as we scale in size. US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts.
The Sr. Manager, Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) leads a team of engineers responsible for the management and administration of the Electric Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) and Building Management Systems (BMS). This role requires a strategic thinker with keen planning skills and the ability to lead through influence. The ideal candidate will have a background in electrical and mechanical systems and possess knowledge of large scale data centers (or similar environments) with a strong process-driven orientation.
RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.
Schedules deployment resources to meet QTS-established schedules
Institutes and ensures adherence to Quality Assurance (QA) policies and procedures
Institutes and maintains Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the deployment of services according to QTS’s product catalog or industry best practices
Ensures that the DCIM Engineering team is trained on the most up-to-date versions of SOPs and job-specific requirements so that service enablement can be accomplished in an effective, timely, and cost-effective manner
Monitors and reviews the deployment of services, to minimize unplanned downtime, anticipate and solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement
Analyzes data, prepares reports, and makes recommendations for improving time to project completion
Initiates and carries out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs
Tracks, analyzes and improves key parameters such as time to deploy, resource utilization, deployment cost, etc.
Assists with the development of operational budgets and monitors actual expenses to ensure they fall within budgets
Performs administrative tasks such as approving proposals, expenditures, enforcing policies and performance management of DCIM Engineers
Champion the effort of change by training and supporting regional DCIM Engineers on BMS/EPMS applications
Provide strategic leadership for the DCIM platform to implement enterprise BMS/EPMS standards at the site level
Develop BMS/EPMS standards for system topology, graphics and functionality between multiple vendors and multiple sites
Lead/direct vendors via Scope of Work and Requests for Proposals/information documents.
Implement corporate policies, procedures, and standards to maximize the performance of systems, applications and networks
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
BS in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or other related Engineering degrees or equivalent professional experience
Ten or more years of progressive experience with critical monitoring/control systems and support for critical facilities
Three or more years of management/supervisory experience leading engineering or critical operations teams
Proficient knowledge and experience with BMS and building EPMS systems
Familiarity with power distribution systems in a data center environment or similar critical systems environment
US Citizenship for this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior experiencing working in a data center environment
Familiarity with Aveva WonderWare
Knowledge of BAS/BMS systems, ALC, Andover, Tridium, Delta Controls or others
Understanding of network implementation
Five or more years of experience with various Industrial Control Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) such as Allen Bradley, Schneider Siemens, etc.
Experience performing commissioning, qualification & change control activities related to BMS including but not limited to HVAC, chiller plants, domestic and process water systems, building automation systems, etc.
Ability to read, interpret, and produce engineering documents that may include: Control Drawings, Sequence of Operations, Bill of Materials, Graphical User, Interface requirements, and Functional Specifications
Understanding of basic power calculations on single and 3-phase circuits, electrical diagrams, control diagrams
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining schedule and scope
Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
Self-starter and quick learner who understands and can adapt to existing software application and computing infrastructures
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The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:
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Know Your Rights (Spanish)
The pay transparency policy is available here:
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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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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