Development Program Manager – Data Center Construction

QTS Data Centers

Development Program Manager leading design and construction activities for data centers. Managing projects, budgets, and stakeholder communications in a critical infrastructure environment.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeTexas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each
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
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.
Manage entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s)
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
Write scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates
Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services
Work closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery process
Ensure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders
Monitor & create project budget/cost-to-date against overall project budget.
Establish project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion
Review and approve monthly pay applications from the contractors
Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing
Establish site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team
Develop plans for product deployment and review/communicate plans with QTS staff involved
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.
Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders
Represent QTS interests as leader in OAC meetings
Create & build relationships that enhance QTS's ability to be a leader in creating the World's Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate
Aid in due diligence efforts for potential new sites on an as-needed basis
Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 be on site in West Texas 100% 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Q-Rest Sabbatical
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
QTS scholarship for dependents
Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility
Paid Volunteer and Floating days
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave and Military Leave Assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementbudget managementschedulingscope of work writingcost estimationpricing proposal evaluationconstruction managemententitlement managementmulti-phased site developmentMEP management

Soft Skills

communicationpresentationrelationship buildingnegotiationdecision makingcollaborationleadershiporganizational skillsproblem solvingstakeholder management

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Science or EngineeringMBAMasters in EngineeringManagement