Utility Development Project Manager

About the role

The Utility Development Project Manager supports the overall planning and execution of QTS utility infrastructure. This role interfaces and collaborates with various stakeholders including energy leaders, utility engagement teams, pre-development leads, operations leaders, and development team project leaders.

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 of 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 of work.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience working directly with executives and collaborating effectively across all levels of the organization.
• 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 company.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and deliver high quality work in tight timeframes.

Total 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.
• The role is bonus eligible and may be eligible for equity.

Pay, Schedule, and Benefits

Pay, schedule, and benefits details are provided in the Total Rewards section.