Utility Development Project Manager

About the role

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 Utility Development Project Manager will support the overall planning and execution of QTS utility infrastructure. This role will support the delivery of utility capacity at each campus for data center substation and utility build projects. This role will interface and collaborate with many critical stakeholders, including but not limited to energy leaders responsible for utility contracts and negotiations; utility engagement developing relationships with utilities; pre-development leads evaluating new properties; operations leaders managing load growth projections; and development team project leaders planning and building new data centers.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with partners and consultants related to electrical substation design and construction.
• Establish project schedules and report on milestones for utility projects.
• Establish budgets and cost forecasting of utility projects, including construction and equipment.
• Procure substation long lead equipment, transformers, HV breakers, and MV switchgear.
• Procure and manage construction of several substation sites.
• Deliver utility projects on-schedule, on-budget, and as-scoped.
• Track and report on status and schedule of power delivery timelines.
• Write scopes of work for utility design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates.
• Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services.
• Review and approve monthly pay applications from the contractors.
• Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction, or equivalent professional experience.
• Four or more years of medium/high voltage construction management.
• Four or more years’ experience running multiple projects at the same time or related professional experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for use in communicating program updates to executive level, and Excel to create and maintain project budgets.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time or as needed to support projects.

Qualifications

• Seven plus years of electrical substation construction.
• Knowledge of substation industry partners and transformer manufacturers.
• Technical expertise in High and Medium Voltage Electrical Design or Construction.
• Experience managing large portfolio