Director, Facilities Operations

QTS Realty Trust; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 154,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending and HSA accounts

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Volunteer days

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is seeking an experienced Facilities/Operations leader in Colorado to manage site teams, oversee operating standards, and guide capital projects and cost controls. The role requires extensive data center operations experience and leadership across departments to maintain compliance and performance.

The position emphasizes collaboration with Sales, COE managers, and local leaders to achieve financial and operational excellence, with a comprehensive total rewards program and bonus

Qualifications

• Ten+ years in data center operations management or related field.
• Five+ years leading cross-organizational teams.
• Experience in critical-facility environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the site team, develop capabilities, and set policies to satisfy customers and meet financial goals.
• Oversee operating standards for cost control, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Manage expenditures, staffing, and capital projects to meet financial objectives.
• Provide leadership with COE, DCO, FAC, Security to ensure standards.
• Interface with Sales on new customer planning and implementation.
• Drive innovative facilities programs with environmental focus.

Skills

Strategic agility

Team leadership

Planning

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science, MIS or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree.

Job description

Who we are: As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties may be assigned Manage the site team, develop capabilities, and set policies necessary to satisfy customers, engage employees, and achieve financial objectives.
• Implement operating standards required for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and to be an environmentally-friendly community partner.
• Manage expenditures, staffing, and capital projects to ensure compliance with financial goals.
• Oversee site operations and capital expense budgets to ensure compliance with organizational expenditure requirements.
• Provide leadership in conjunction with local managers (DCO, FAC, Security) and remote line of business owners to ensure operational standards are achieved.
• Manage operations, space planning, power and cooling services, equipment installations, physical security, maintenance, janitorial services, landscaping, business continuity/disaster recovery for site(s).
• Confer with professional staff (COE) to find resolution to operational problems, authorize operational procedures and approve all operating expenditures.
• Understand federal, state and local operating regulations or laws.
• Establish, implement, and maintain facilities policies, procedures and organizational structures necessary to maintain compliance with all laws and regulations.
• Obtain and keep current all necessary licenses, permits and certifications as required.
• Drive innovation into facilities programs/systems with an environmentally conscious attitude.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers.
• Develop and coordinate maintenance agreements, maintenance procedures, testing procedures, inspections, reporting, and utilize best accounting practices.
• Supervise the preparation of and implementation of effective operating budget.
• Serve as a leader in the community.
• Participate in community activities and organizations as appropriate through the maintenance of professional association affiliations and participation within association programs.
• Maintain positive relationships and communication with staff and executive level management.
• Ensure proper training and growth of staff.
• Participate on acquisition teams (when needed) to assess and integrate new facilities when required.
• Interface and work with Sales team on new customer planning, changes and implementation.
• Work with other COE Managers to set standards and to constantly look for ways to improve.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree preferably in Business, Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science, MIS or equivalent professional experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ten or more years of experience in data center operations management, facilities management, corporate engineering, or other related field.
• Five or more years of experience leading cross-organizational teams, ideally operating in a critical-facility environment.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strategic agility and good decision-making skills.
• Ability to build and lead teams and to work well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Keen planning skills along with the ability to lead through influence and to be a proactive partner with a strong customer-service orientation.
• Problem solver at a tactical and functional level, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, a solid work ethic and unquestioned integrity.

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.
• In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Colorado.
• Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Colorado only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Colorado with compensation that aligns with your location.
• The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.
• The estimated pay range for this role, if based in Colorado, is: $154,174.51 - 235,773.94
• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
• Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays Stock Purchase Plan (SPP) 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
• Pet and Legal Insurance
• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
• Parental Leave
• Military Benefits Package
• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
• QTS Crisis Fund
• Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• QTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Learn more: Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
• 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) Know Your Rights (Spanish) The pay transparency policy is available here: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted
• 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.