Development Program Manager (TFO Construction)

Quality Technology Services, LLC; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Quality Technology Services, LLC seeks a Development Program Manager (TFO Construction) to lead design, pre-construction, and construction on data center campus projects. You will collaborate with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Venders, and Data Center Operations to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires managing multiple campuses, updating executive dashboards, and coordinating with procurement for the master development program and capital budget.

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.
• Experience with Lump Sum, Construction Management at Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to present program updates to executives; travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects on a campus and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports.
• Create and communicate updates on development program and project status for executive reviews.
• Work with stakeholders to create a master development program and capital budget.
• Manage entitlement and permitting needs for site projects.
• Implement multi-phased site development plans and maintain a campus master plan.
• Write scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services and participate in procurement.
• Evaluate pricing proposals and coordinate with procurement for equipment delivery.
• Ensure submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders and monitor project budgets.
• Establish site schedules and lead teams to on-time completion; review pay applications and change orders.
• Represent QTS in meetings and foster relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Construction management

MS Office / Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Project management software

Job description

Atlanta, GA

Richmond, VA

Suwanee, GA

US TX Irving 1 DC1

US SC York 1 DC1

US GA Fayetteville 2 DC1

R2026-1357

The Development Program Manager (TFO Construction) is primarily responsible for leading and managing the design, pre-construction and construction activities on a given project. The Project Manager will interact on a daily basis with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.

RESPONSIBILITIES - Other duties may be assigned

• Manage multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each

• Create and communicate updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews. Effectively present information in a manner to support efficient decision making

• Work with QTS 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 in a predictable fashion. Continuously update a campus master plan to provide predictable statistics in a dynamic environment

• Write scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates

• Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services

• Work closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery process

• Ensure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders

• Monitor & 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 the contractors

• Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing

• Establish site construction security procedures in conjunction with 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 & 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

BASIC 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 use in communicating program updates to executive level, and Excel to create and maintain site program & individual project budgets

• Be able to travel up to 50% of the time

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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

TOTAL REWARDS

• This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible 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 benefits.

• This position is Bonus eligible.

• This job may be eligible for equity.

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.

The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:

Know Your Rights (English) (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf)

Know Your Rights (Spanish)

The pay transparency policy is available here:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

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 [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.