Director, Development

Who we are:

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.

The Director, Development requires strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, ability to self-direct, strong background in data center design, engineering, controls, and operational requirements, with an emphasis on project/construction management. In this role, you will function as QTS’ point of contact for new client builds and implementations and liaise between the QTS Sales Team (Account Exec and Sales Engineer), the QTS Operations Team, the QTS Property Development Team, and the Customer.

The PSCM will work closely with existing Development Construction Project Managers to ensure the customers’ needs are carried out to high levels of expectation. The position will report into the QTS Property Development department and work closely with the CHO and CRO, depending on the origin of the project.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES , other duties may be assigned. Manage the customer deployment project delivery for each sold deal within each QTS location Coordinate with the QTS Property Development team, and supporting specialty consultants, to support customer’s design needs, pricing, customer approvals, & implementation of specific deployment scopes Manage the delivery of these projects, this position aligns clients’ objectives, business processes, vendor management strategies, and cross-group collaboration efforts across the QTS organization

Drive effective client relationship management and efficient cost management, with the ultimate goal of delivering the project on time and on budget

Serve as a single contact for Federal sales support on potential secured dealsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree and/or professional licenses in Construction Management or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Architecture Ten or more years of progressive responsibility in development of Mission Critical Facilities Five or more years of responsibility of data center project construction with large-scale data centers or DC lease providers

Be able to travel up to 50% of the timePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience managing multiple large, multi-faceted projects

Experience with Construction Health & Safety Knowledge

Experience with Customer Deployment Technologies and Equipment, RCDD a plus.

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 companyTOTAL REWARDS 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.

This position is Bonus eligible.

This job may be eligible for  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, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked

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