Development Program Manager (Data Center Construction TFO)

Development Program Manager (Data Center Construction TFO) The Development Program Manager (Data Center Construction TFO) is primarily responsible for leading and managing the design, pre‑construction and construction activities on a given project. The role involves daily interaction with facilities, contractors, designers, engineers, commissioning agents, vendors and data center operations staff, requiring strong written and oral communication skills. Responsibilities Manage multiple projects on campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each. Create and communicate monthly development program and project status updates suitable for executive level reviews. Effectively present information to support efficient decision making. Work with stakeholders, design and construction teams to create a master development program for site(s), including a complete campus design solution and capital budget. Manage entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s). Implement and manage multi‑phased site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards. Continuously update the campus master plan to provide predictable statistics in a dynamic environment. Write scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services and participate in procurement and project cost estimates. Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services. Work closely with the strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery process. Ensure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders. Monitor and create project budget/cost‑to‑date against overall project budget. Establish project schedules and manage teams to on‑time completion. Review and approve monthly pay applications from contractors. Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing. Establish site construction security procedures in conjunction with the site security team. Develop plans for product deployment and review/communicate plans with QTS staff involved. Collaborate with sales engineers and product teams to aid in custom deal solutioning for prospective clients within the applicable schedule and budget for an assigned location. Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders. Represent QTS interests as leader in OAC meetings. Create and build relationships that enhance QTS's ability to be a leader in creating the world's most valuable data center real estate. Aid in due diligence efforts for potential new sites on an as‑needed basis. Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience. Eight or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including management of Lump Sum, Construction Management at Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close‑out. Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for executive communication and Excel to create and maintain site program and individual project budgets. Ability to travel up to 50% of the time. Desired Skills MBA, Masters in Engineering, Management, or related field (desirable). Experience with delivery of mission‑critical data center facilities. Extensive experience with management of MEP trades. Benefits Q‑Rest Sabbatical Program Employee Stock Purchase Plan (SPP) QTS scholarship for dependents Eagle Club Award trip eligibility Paid volunteer and floating days Tuition assistance and reimbursement programs Parental leave and military leave assistance 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting Generous paid time off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays annually Floating holidays Pet and legal insurance coverage Q‑Anniversary service award program QTS charitable matching gift program QTS crisis fund and wellness program Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We conform to all 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr QTS Realty Trust