Development Program Manager – Data Center Construction

QTS Data Centers

. Lead and manage design, pre-construction, and construction activities for assigned projects .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeNew Albany • Ohio • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing design, pre-construction, and construction activities for commercial projects, with a strong focus on budget management, scheduling, and stakeholder communication. Proficient in delivering mission-critical data center facilities while ensuring compliance with quality standards and project timelines.

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Project ManagementCommercial Construction PracticesBudget ManagementData Center Facilities DeliveryMEP Trades Management

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingBudgetingConstruction Management at RiskDesign Build DeliveryScope WritingCost EstimationChange Order NegotiationSite Development PlanningEntitlement ManagementProcurement Coordination

Soft Skills

CommunicationRelationship BuildingDecision MakingTeam LeadershipStakeholder Liaison

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuitePowerPointExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Science or EngineeringMBA or Master's in Engineering or Management (Desirable)

Industry Keywords

Mission Critical FacilitiesData Center Real EstateCampus Master PlansConstruction PracticesMulti-Phased Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage design, pre-construction, and construction activities for assigned projects
Manage multiple campus projects and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports
Create and communicate monthly development program and project status updates for executive-level reviews
Present information to support efficient decision making
Develop master development programs, campus design solutions, and capital budgets
Manage entitlement and permitting needs
Implement and manage multi-phased site development plans to meet time, budget, and quality standards
Maintain campus master plans
Write scopes of work for design, construction, and commissioning services
Participate in procurement and project cost estimates
Evaluate and level pricing proposals
Coordinate equipment procurement and delivery with strategic procurement
Coordinate submittals with site stakeholders
Monitor project budgets and costs to date
Establish project schedules and manage teams through on-time completion
Review and approve contractor monthly pay applications
Review and negotiate contractor change order requests
Establish site construction security procedures
Develop and communicate product deployment plans
Collaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams on custom client deal solutions
Maintain relationships and serve as liaison with QTS stakeholders
Represent QTS interests in OAC meetings
Build relationships that enhance QTS's data center real estate leadership
Assist with due diligence for potential new sites
Improve internal 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
Experience managing 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
PowerPoint proficiency for communicating program updates to executive level
Excel proficiency for creating and maintaining site program and individual project budgets
Ability to travel as needed for the business
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
Military Leave Assistance
Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
Every employee is bonus or commission eligible
Generous PTO
Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays
Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)
11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked
Pet and Legal Insurance
Q-Rest Sabbatical Program
Q-Anniversary Service Award Program
Military Benefits Package
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
QTS Crisis Fund
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities