Utility Development Project Manager

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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.

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

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

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

• 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

Skills

Substations

Construction Management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk Management

Transmission

High-voltage electricity

Utilities

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QTS Data Centers was built around the Core Values of Integrity, Character, and Trust. We prioritize family, faith and community involvement while leading with strong, honorable, and principled behavior. We started this journey in 2003 when our CEO, Chad Williams, purchased his first data center in Overland Park, KS. Humble beginnings that have led to 35+ data centers and growing. Recently privatized in a $10 billion transaction with Blackstone, one of the most notable real estate investments companies in the world, QTS is positioned to execute on a global expansion initiative and we are looking for the best and brightest to join our team.

At QTS, we're fearlessly leading the way by redefining what it means to be a data center provider. QTS is entrusted with providing world-class data center solutions to enterprises, government agencies as well as the largest and fastest growing technology companies in the world. We deliver a fully-integrated platform from top to bottom - one enabled by technology and world-class infrastructure. Simply put, we're innovating to stay ahead of the curve.

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In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting

• Every employee is bonus or commission eligible

• Generous PTO Accrual plus additional Paid Volunteer Days

• Paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked

• Pet and Legal Insurance

• Q-Rest Sabbatical Program

• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program

• Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers

• Military Benefits Package

• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program

• QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents

• QTS Crisis Fund

• Wellness Program

• Tuition Reimbursement Program