Development Project Manager – TFO Data Center Construction

QTS Data Centers

Development Project Manager at QTS overseeing design and construction activities of data center projects. Collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring project timelines and budgets are met.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeYork • South Carolina, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing complex commercial construction projects, including budget management, scheduling, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in utilizing project delivery methods such as Lump Sum, Construction Management @ Risk, and Design Build to ensure successful project execution.

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Project ManagementBudget ManagementCommercial Construction PracticesStakeholder CommunicationMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingCost EstimationScope WritingEntitlement ManagementChange Order NegotiationMulti-Phased Site DevelopmentProcurement ManagementQuality Standards ImplementationData AnalysisConstruction Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship BuildingDecision MakingTeam LeadershipPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Construction ManagementDesign BuildLump SumRisk ManagementSite DevelopmentCapital BudgetProject Close OutDue DiligenceOAC MeetingsData Center Real Estate

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
Five or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including management of Lump Sum, Construction Management @ 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 25% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

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