About this Construction Services Procurement Analyst role at QTS Data Centers
Who we are:
It's pretty exciting, to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation.
As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.
QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Other duties may be assigned.
Design, build, and maintain a centralized cost intelligence database capturing historical construction data across projects, geographies, and scopes.
Develop predictive cost models and benchmarking tools to support early-stage budgeting, procurement planning, and risk analysis.
Validate cost forecasts by comparing estimates against actual project performance, improving model accuracy over time.
Standardize cost data classifications and taxonomies to ensure consistency across procurement, finance, and project management systems.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Development, Procurement, Finance, and Project Management teams to define cost drivers, align assumptions, and deliver actionable insights.
Generate dashboards, reports, and presentations that translate complex data into clear, business-ready intelligence for technical and executive stakeholders.
Automate recurring workflows and build intermediary tools that enable seamless data integration across platforms.
Monitor industry trends in construction modeling and data center delivery to ensure tools remain aligned with best practices.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or Finance. Or Equivalent Professional Experience.
Experience building databases, user interfaces, and automated workflows.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Programming aptitude with demonstrated experience in Power BI, Tableau, and SQL. QTS Confidential PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in data center construction projects.
2–3 years of construction management exposure.
Experience using Snowflake data warehouse platforms to develop data models, dashboards, analytics solutions, and reporting tools that support operational and business decision-making.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across business groups, including executives, project managers, engineers, and vendors.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to translate technical data into actionable business insights.
Proven ability to manage deadlines independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Flexibility and adaptability to shifting business needs and evolving project requirements.
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.
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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.
