Location: Duluth,GA, USA
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QTS is seeking a highly skilled **Senior Manager, Interiors Projects** to lead our Interior Design Projects team. The Senior Manager will be responsible for overseeing the design and execution of interior design projects from concept to completion for the World's Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate, ensuring that they meet client expectations, quality standards, and project deadlines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in interior design, project management, and team leadership. The Senior manager must have the ability to present high level topics and concepts to an Executive level audience and be able to influence decisions at this level.
**RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.**
+ Lead a team of interior designers and project managers in the successful execution of interior design projects.
+ Collaborate with internal and external clients to understand their requirements, preferences, and goals for each project.
+ Develop and present design concepts, mood boards, and presentations to internal stakeholders for approval.
+ Manage the project lifecycle, including project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
+ Coordinate with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery.
+ Oversee the development of detailed design drawings, specifications, and documentation.
+ Provide creative direction and guidance to the design team, ensuring that design solutions align with the project's vision and goals.
+ Monitor project progress and address any issues that arise during the design and construction phases.
+ Conduct regular site visits to ensure that design concepts are being implemented accurately and according to specifications.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including architects, general contractors, engineers, and other stakeholders, to ensure seamless project integration.
+ Stay updated on industry trends, new materials, and innovative design approaches to maintain a competitive edge in the market.
+ Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering their professional growth and development.
+ Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, and safety standards.
**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS**
+ Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent professional experience
+ Seven or more years of experience in commercial construction/interior design practices and procedures, and project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out
+ Strong portfolio showcasing successfully delivered interior design projects
+ Experience with Bluebeam & Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for use in communicating program updates to executive level
+ Experience working with AutoCAD and Revit
+ Excellent project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
+ Knowledge of building codes, regulations, and construction processes.
+ Travel estimated at 25-50%
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**
+ Four or more years of experience in a people leader role
+ Prior experience working in a data center environment.
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
+ Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with all levels of the organization.
+ Perform necessary and timely follow-up, escalating appropriately if necessary.
+ Strong planning, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
+ Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, on multiple, concurrent projects of varying complexity and competing priority.
+ Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team towards project success.
+ Problem-solving mindset and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.
+ Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
**TOTAL REWARDS**
+ This role is also eligible for a competitive bene?ts package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; ?exible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company bene?ts.
+ This position is bonus eligible.
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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.
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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