Utility development program manager

QTS Realty Trust; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays and time off

Volunteer days and tuition assistance

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is seeking an experienced Utility Development Program Manager to lead the planning and execution of utility capacity across campuses. The role focuses on prepositioning capacity and delivering substations and power delivery to support data centers.

Responsibilities include strategy development, managing design/construction partners, budgeting and scheduling, and ensuring timely power delivery. Travel up to 50% is expected, with a strong emphasis on cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of medium/high voltage construction management.
• Experience running multiple projects concurrently.
• Familiarity with substation designers and transformer manufacturers.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% as needed.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement strategy to deliver power to development sites.
• Evaluate utility capacity feasibility for potential new sites.
• Manage partners and consultants for substation design and construction.
• Standardize substation design and distribution feeds.
• Manage budgets and forecasting for utility projects.
• Develop transformer and equipment specifications.
• Procure long-lead equipment and manage construction of sites.
• Track and report power delivery timelines.

Skills

HV substation management

Multi-project leadership

Executive stakeholder communication

Electrical engineering knowledge

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

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.

SUMMARY

The Utility Development Program Manager will be responsible for the overall planning and execution of QTS utility capacity needs portfolio wide. This leader will ultimately be responsible for ensuring utility capacity is prepositioned and delivered at each campus to support data centers by leading execution of all substation and utility build projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and Implement strategy to ensure timely delivery of power delivery to development sites as needed to support existing and future leases
• Serve on the diligence team to advise and evaluate utility capacity feasibility of potential new sites
• Management of partners and consultants related to electrical substation design and construction
• Lead in standardization of utility substation design, including distribution feeds to multiple buildings
• Manage budgets and cost forecasting of utility projects, including construction and equipment
• Develop transformer and equipment specifications
• Procure substation long lead equipment and transformers
• Procure and manage construction of multiple substation sites simultaneously
• Track and report on status and schedule of power delivery timelines

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Five or more years of medium/high voltage construction management
• Five or more years or more years experience running multiple projects at the same time or related professional experience
• Knowledge of substation industry partners and transformer manufacturers
• Bachelors degree in Electrical engineering, or equivalent experience
• Be able to travel up to 50% of the time or as needed to support projects
• Demonstrated experience working directly with executives and collaborating effectively across all levels of the organization

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ten plus years of electrical substation design or construction
• Experience as licensed electrician engineer with focus on MV / HV work
• Technical expertise in High and Medium Voltage Electrical Design
• Experience managing large portfolio of work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to independently manage deadlines and support staff
• Ability to influence cross-discipline teams
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations at a high growth company
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and deliver high quality work in tight timeframes

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
• other company benefits

This position is Bonus eligible. This job may be eligible for equity.

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