Predevelopment Project Analyst - Real Estate & Data Centers

QTS Data Centers; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus eligible

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a motivated Predevelopment Project Specialist to support predevelopment activities for business growth. The role interfaces with the Project Manager and stakeholders across Corporate Real Estate, Development, Engineering and Data Center Operations.

You will participate in budgets, due diligence, entitlements, and project delivery from concept through construction handoff. Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years in commercial development or real estate, strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Business, Engineering or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of related experience in commercial development or real estate.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; PowerPoint for exec updates.
• Experience managing due diligence, entitlements, and permits.

Responsibilities

• Support Predevelopment Project Managers and Acquisitions teams with upfront diligence workstreams including researching jurisdictional databases and codes prior to Purchase and Sale Agreement execution
• Assist with preparation of predevelopments budgets and management of project cashflow forecasts
• Assist with the creation of updates on development program initiatives and project status for executive reviews
• Support real estate due diligence on potential land banks and properties, coordinating with Corporate Real Estate, Connectivity, Power & Construction teams
• Support entitlement and permit schedules for new properties and data centers
• Participate in design, entitlement, and permit activities for key projects
• Ensure designs are consistent with approved standards and identify areas for improvement

Skills

Project scheduling

Budgeting

Vendor management

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science, Business, Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

QTS Data Centers is seeking a motivated Predevelopment Project Specialist to support predevelopment activities for business growth. The role interfaces with the Project Manager and stakeholders across Corporate Real Estate, Development, Engineering and Data Center Operations.

You will participate in budgets, due diligence, entitlements, and project delivery from concept through construction handoff. Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years in commercial development or real estate, strong communication