Hyperscale Project Manager

QTS Data Centers; York (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus eligible

Generous PTO

Volunteer days

Stock purchase plan

HSA

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Hyperscale Project Manager to support executives and cross-functional teams through planning, financing, and executing large-scale data-center projects.

The role involves managing leasing, financing, and construction obligations to ensure on-time delivery across the project life cycle, with a focus on collaboration and rigorous oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience in real estate development, transaction management, data-center infrastructure, or related construction.
• Experience in project or program management.
• Proficiency in MS Project and/or other project-tracking software.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project documentation (leases, financing, design contracts) to establish directives for teams and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, and pro-forma with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with design team to align budget constraints with lease requirements.
• Monitor progress of milestones, change orders, and payments for compliance and updates.
• Oversee execution and closeout; present information to executives and customers for decisions.

Skills

Project management

MS Project

Budgeting

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Position Overview

As a Hyperscale Project Manager, you will support the Hyperscale Project Executives and the cross‑functional teams responsible for planning, financing, and executing complex, large‑scale data‑center projects. Your role includes managing leasing, financing, and construction obligations to ensure timely delivery and compliance across the entire project life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Analyze project documentation and parameters (leases, work letters, financing, development incentives, design contracts, and construction contracts) to establish directives for internal teams and stakeholders throughout the project life cycle.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, and pro‑formas in collaboration with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the design team to ensure that budget constraints and project goals align with lease requirements.
• Maintain understanding of property conditions and economic development incentives.
• Monitor progress of project milestones, change orders, and payment processes to ensure compliance with documentation and communicate updates and customer requirements.
• Oversee project implementation, progress monitoring, and closeout; present information to support decision making among executive leadership and customers.
• Facilitate the transition to operations and security teams.
• Support the Capital Markets team with due diligence for loan financing.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Three or more years of experience in real estate development, transaction management, data‑center infrastructure (space, power, connectivity), or a related construction environment.
• Experience in project or program management.
• Proficiency in MS Project and/or other project‑tracking software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial modeling and analysis using spreadsheets and data‑set manipulation.
• Three or more years of experience with hyperscale data‑center development projects.
• Three or more years of experience in sales engineering, construction contracting, leasing, or related fields.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills to guide critical decisions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical topics to varied audiences.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.
• Self‑motivated, eager to learn, and capable of expanding technical and interpersonal knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Capability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work under tight deadlines.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Prior experience in transaction management, lease administration, real‑estate development, data‑center construction, or facilities operations.

Benefits

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting.
• Bonus or commission eligibility.
• Generous PTO, paid volunteer days, and 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 for primary and secondary caregivers.
• Military benefits package.
• Charitable matching gift program.
• Scholarship for employee dependents.
• Crisis fund.
• Wellness program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

Total Rewards

• Competitive benefits package including 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.
• Bonus eligibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. We are an equal‑opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth complaints or participate in investigations of discrimination claims.