Onsite Data Center Development Program Manager

QTS Data Centers; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Development Program Manager in Phoenix to lead design, preconstruction and construction activities across campus projects. You will manage budgets, schedules and executive updates, coordinating with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers and Operations to ensure on‑time delivery and regulatory compliance.

The role requires onsite presence, strong communication, and proven experience in delivering mission‑critical data center facilities with multi‑discipline

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
• Seven or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures.
• Experienced with MS Office, especially PowerPoint for executive updates, and Excel for budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design, preconstruction and construction activities on projects.
• Maintain budgets, schedules and status reports for multiple campuses.
• Create and present development program updates for executive reviews.
• Develop master development programs and campus designs with stakeholders.
• Manage entitlements, permitting and multi‑phased site development plans.
• Coordinate with design, procurement, and construction teams on budgets and scopes.
• Review and negotiate change orders, and monitor cost-to-date against budgets.
• Collaborate with sales engineers and product teams on client solutions within schedule and budget.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering

MBA or related master’s (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Development Program Manager in Phoenix to lead design, preconstruction and construction activities across campus projects. You will manage budgets, schedules and executive updates, coordinating with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers and Operations to ensure on‑time delivery and regulatory compliance.

The role requires onsite presence, strong communication, and proven experience in delivering mission‑critical data center facilities with multi‑discipline