Senior Data Center Construction Program Manager

QTS Data Centers; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching contributions

Bonus or commission eligible

Generous PTO and holidays

Stock Purchase Plan

Parental leave

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for dependents

Charitable matching

Military benefits

Volunteer days

Sabbatical program

Holidays

Dependent care

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Development Program Manager (Data Center Construction) to lead design, pre-construction, and construction across campuses, coordinating with facilities, contractors, engineers, and operations to deliver projects on time and within budget.

You will develop master development plans, manage entitlements, review budgets and schedules, and drive procurement and cost estimates while ensuring quality standards and stakeholder alignment across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of professional experience in commercial construction with Lump Sum, CM at Risk, and Design Build from concept to closeout.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel for program updates and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design, pre‑construction, and construction activities for data center sites.
• Create monthly status updates for executive reviews and support decision making.
• Develop master development programs including campus design solutions and capital budget.
• Manage entitlements and permitting for assigned sites.
• Monitor budgets and schedules; ensure on‑time completion and quality standards.
• Review pay applications, change orders, and cost estimates with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales engineering, and product teams to support deployment within schedule and budget.
• Represent QTS in meetings with executives and stakeholders.

Skills

MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Development Program Manager (Data Center Construction) to lead design, pre-construction, and construction across campuses, coordinating with facilities, contractors, engineers, and operations to deliver projects on time and within budget.

You will develop master development plans, manage entitlements, review budgets and schedules, and drive procurement and cost estimates while ensuring quality standards and stakeholder alignment across multiple sites.