Utility Development Program Manager - Power & Substations

QTS Data Centers; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking an experienced Utility Development Program Manager to lead the planning and execution of utility capacity across campuses. The role oversees substation design, procurement, and construction, coordinating with energy leaders, operations, and development teams to ensure timely power delivery and future capacity.

The ideal candidate will have extensive medium/high voltage project management experience, a strong engineering background, and the ability to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of medium/high voltage construction management.
• Five or more years of experience running multiple projects.
• Knowledge of substation industry partners and transformer manufacturers.
• Be able to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Demonstrated experience working directly with executives and collaborating across levels.

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

Skills

MV/HV work

Substation design

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering

Job description

QTS Data Centers is seeking an experienced Utility Development Program Manager to lead the planning and execution of utility capacity across campuses. The role oversees substation design, procurement, and construction, coordinating with energy leaders, operations, and development teams to ensure timely power delivery and future capacity.

The ideal candidate will have extensive medium/high voltage project management experience, a strong engineering background, and the ability to travel up to 50%.