Utility Development Project Manager

QTS Data Centers; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Wellness program

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking an experienced Utility Development Project Manager to lead planning and execution of utility infrastructure for data center campuses. You will interface with energy leaders, utilities, operations, and development teams to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery of substation projects and utility builds.

The role requires collaboration with executives and cross-functional teams, strong budgeting skills, and the ability to travel up to 50% to support projects across campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction, or equivalent professional experience.
• Four or more years of medium/high voltage construction management.
• Four or more years of experience running multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel for executive updates and budgets.
• Travel up to 50% as needed to support projects.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with partners and consultants on electrical substation design and construction.
• Establish project schedules and report milestones for utility projects.
• Develop budgets and forecast costs for utility initiatives.
• Procure substation long lead equipment and manage site construction.
• Deliver projects on-schedule and on-budget, within scope.
• Track power delivery timelines and report status to stakeholders.
• Prepare scopes of work for design/construction and participate in cost estimates.
• Evaluate pricing proposals and review contractor pay applications.
• Negotiate change orders and manage project variances.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Who we are:

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds andoperatesadvanced data centers that support strategic AI,cloudand digital transformation initiatives.We are driven by a mission to connect the world forgoodand our people make it possible. Every single day, thecreativity,dedicationand genuine care for our communitiesare what push us forward and make this atrulyspecial place to be.

The Utility Development Project Manager will support the overall planning and execution of QTS utility infrastructure. This role will support the delivery of utility capacity at each campus for data center substation and utility build projects. This role will interface and collaborate with many critical stakeholders, including but not limited to energy leaders responsible for utility contracts and negotiations; utility engagement developing relationships with utilities; pre-development leads evaluating new properties; operations leaders managing load growth projections; and development team project leaders planning and building new data centers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Other duties may be assigned.

• Liaise with partners and consultants related to electrical substation design and construction.
• Establish project schedules and report on milestones for utility projects.
• Establish budgets and cost forecasting of utility projects, including construction and equipment.
• Procure substation long lead equipment, transformers, HV breakers, and MV switchgear.
• Procure and manage construction of several substation sites.
• Deliver utility projects on-schedule, on-budget, and as-scoped.
• Track and report on status and schedule of power delivery timelines.
• Write scopes of work for utility design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates.
• Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services.
• Review and approve monthly pay applications from the contractors.
• Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction, or equivalent professional experience.
• Four or more years of medium/high voltage construction management.
• Four or more years or more years’ experience running multiple projects at the same time or related professional experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for use in communicating program updates to executive level, and Excel to create and maintain project budgets.
• Be able to travel up to 50% of the time or as needed to support projects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Seven plus years of electrical substation construction
• Knowledge of substation industry partners and transformer manufacturers
• Technical expertise in High and Medium Voltage Electrical Design or Construction
• Experience managing large portfolio of work.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated experience working directly with executives and collaborating effectively across all levels of the organization.
• 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

• 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
• Bonus eligible and may be eligible for equity

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