The DCIM Delivery Senior Manager is a senior technical leader responsible for the end-to-end delivery, quality, and performance of Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) systems across the portfolio. This role ensures BMS, EPMS, PLC, and SCADA platforms are delivered in alignment with enterprise standards, operational requirements, and construction schedules.
This position functions as a working manager, combining hands-on technical execution with team leadership, partner governance, and program accountability. The role serves as the owner’s authority for controls delivery, bridging design, integration, and field execution to ensure consistent, scalable results across all projects.
What You Will Do: (Job Responsibilities)
Own DCIM delivery across multiple projects from design through commissioning and turnover
Serve as escalation point for controls issues and drive resolution
Lead and develop CBQE and engineering teams with clear performance expectations
Define and track KPIs for delivery, quality, and partner performance
Act as technical authority for BMS, EPMS, PLC, SCADA systems
Ensure alignment with Basis of Design and sequences of operation
Review and approve architectures, P&IDs, and control narratives
Drive standardization of naming, alarms, and data structures
Lead system integrator (CSI/DSI) selection, onboarding, and management
Oversee partner performance across design, FAT, install, and commissioning
Conduct performance reviews and enforce contract standards
Oversee field execution including inspections, testing, commissioning
Validate performance of graphics, alarms, PLC logic, SCADA
Ensure quality, commissioning readiness, and issue closure
Lead cross-functional coordination across construction, engineering, procurement, IT
Facilitate stakeholder meetings and align teams on risk and delivery
Support SOW, RFP, and vendor evaluation processes
Identify and mitigate risks in architecture, integration, and delivery
Drive continuous improvement including digital twin and alarm optimization
Use data to improve timelines and delivery predictability
Provide hands-on troubleshooting and sequence validation
Mentor engineers and partners
Support critical project phases directly
Frequent travel to construction sites with expectation for travel time at 40–60% depending on project phase
Other duties as assigned
What You Will Need to Be Successful:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
7+ years in controls, DCIM, or mission-critical infrastructure.
Experience leading teams and complex delivery programs.
Expertise in BMS, EPMS, PLC, SCADA systems.
Experience with industrial protocols (BACnet, Modbus, TCP/IP, OPC).
Experience managing system integrators and construction-phase delivery.
Nice to Have:
Experience with Ignition, Aveva, Rockwell platforms.
Certifications such as PMP, CAP.
Experience with Procore, ACC Build, commissioning tools.
Knowledge of data center mechanical and electrical systems.
Other Key Skills:
Ownership and accountability for delivery outcomes.
Technical authority and credibility.
Team leadership and talent development.
Cross-functional influence and collaboration.
Operational excellence.
Proactive risk management.
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