Utility Development Project Manager

qtsdatacenters; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

QTS is seeking an Utility Development Project Manager to lead planning and execution of utility infrastructure for data center campuses in Texas. You will interface with energy leaders, utilities, and project teams to ensure delivery on schedule and within budget.

The role requires overseeing substation design, equipment procurement, and cost forecasting while coordinating cross-functional stakeholders to support rapid growth and high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• Experience communicating with executives and coordinating across levels.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-growing, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate 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 substation work and equipment.
• Procure long-lead substation equipment and manage multiple sites.

Skills

Executive collaboration

Communication skills

Adaptability

Prioritization & multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or construction

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

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.

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

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, and other company benefits. This role is bonus eligible and may be eligible for equity.

• 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

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