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Development Program Manager (TFO Construction)

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LocationAtlanta, GA; Richmond, VA; Suwanee, GA; US TX Irving 1 DC1; US SC York 1 DC1; US GA Fayetteville 2 DC1
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience8+ yrs
EquityIncluded
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedJun 19, 2026 · 4mo ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience
Eight or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including management of Lump Sum, Construction Management at Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out
Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for use in communicating program updates to executive level, and Excel to create and maintain site program & individual project budgets
Be able to travel up to 50% of the time
MBA, Masters in Engineering, Management, or related field desirable
Experience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities
Extensive experience with management of MEP trades
We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings
We are an equal opportunity employer
Skills
Microsoft Office
PowerPoint
Excel
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
HSA
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Paid volunteer days
Employee assistance program
Tuition assistance
Parental leave
Military leave assistance
Qts scholarship for dependents
Wellness program
Bonus eligible
Equity
About the role
The Development Program Manager (TFO Construction) is primarily responsible for leading and managing the design, pre-construction and construction activities on a given project. The Project Manager will interact on a daily basis with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.
RESPONSIBILITIES - Other duties may be assigned
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Manage multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each
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Create and communicate updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews. Effectively present information in a manner to support efficient decision making
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Work with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to create a master development program for site(s), including a complete campus design solution and capital budget.
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Manage entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s)
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Implement and manage multi-phased site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion. Continuously update a campus master plan to provide predictable statistics in a dynamic environment
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Write scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates
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Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services
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Work closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery process
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Ensure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders
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Monitor & create project budget/cost-to-date against overall project budget.
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Establish project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion
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Review and approve monthly pay applications from the contractors
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Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing
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Establish site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team
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Develop plans for product deployment and review/communicate plans with QTS staff involved
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Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams to aid in custom deal solutioning for prospective clients within the applicable schedule and budget for an assigned location.
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Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders
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Represent QTS interests as leader in OAC meetings
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Create & build relationships that enhance QTS’s ability to be a leader in creating the World’s Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate
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Aid in due diligence efforts for potential new sites on an as-needed basis
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Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience
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Eight or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including management of Lump Sum, Construction Management at Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out
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Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for use in communicating program updates to executive level, and Excel to create and maintain site program & individual project budgets
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Be able to travel up to 50% of the time
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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MBA, Masters in Engineering, Management, or related field desirable
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Experience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities
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Extensive experience with management of MEP trades
TOTAL REWARDS
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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.
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This position is Bonus eligible.
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This job may be eligible for equity.
Legal
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.
The “Know Your Rights” Poster is included here:
Know Your Rights (English)
Know Your Rights (Spanish)
The pay transparency policy is available here:
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted
QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.