Senior Director, Development (Data Center Construction)

About the role

At QTS Data Centers we design, build and operate some of the world’s most advanced data centers and are committed to connecting the globe for good. As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity and innovation, we stand at the forefront of today’s digital transformation. This Senior Director, Development (Data Center Construction) role sits within the Property Development department and partners closely with the CHO and CRO depending on the origin of the project. You will function as QTS’ point of contact for new client builds and implementations, liaising between Sales, Operations, Property Development and the customer to ensure seamless delivery.

Responsibilities

• 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 design needs, pricing, customer approvals, and implementation of specific deployment scopes.
• Drive effective client relationship management and efficient cost management with the ultimate goal of delivering the project on time and on budget.
• Serve as the single contact for Federal sales support on potential secured deals.
• Align clients’ objectives, business processes, vendor management strategies, and cross-group collaboration efforts across the QTS organization.

Requirements

• 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 in data center project construction with large-scale data centers or data center lease providers.
• Willingness to travel as needed for the business.

Key Skills

• Experience managing multiple large, multi-faceted projects.
• Construction Health & Safety knowledge.
• Experience with Customer Deployment Technologies and Equipment; Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) a plus.
• 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 in a high-growth company.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.