QTS Realty Trust

Utility Development Program Manager - On-Site Generation

QTS Realty Trust$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in on-site generation or medium voltage construction management
  • Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects
  • Familiarity with substation industry players and transformer manufacturers
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Willingness to travel up to 50% as needed
  • Proven ability to work with executives and cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic collaboration with partners and contractors on power infrastructure projects
  • Direct construction efforts for on-site generation and bridging power initiatives
  • Oversee substation design and construction partners and consultants
  • Standardize designs for utility substations and associated distribution systems
  • Manage project budgets and cost forecasts accurately
  • Define specifications for transformers and related equipment
  • Procure critical equipment for substation sites
  • Monitor and report power delivery timelines

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Flexible spending and HSA accounts
  • Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer days
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs
  • Tuition assistance for further education
  • Parental and military leave support
  • Potential for bonuses and equity
Full Job Description
SUMMARY

The Utility Development Program Manager - On-Site Generation is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing QTS bridging power infrastructure projects, including data center on-site generation and utility bridging power initiatives. This role ensures the safe, timely, and compliant delivery of electric power capacity at each campus by overseeing project schedules, budgets, and stakeholder alignment. This role will interface and collaborate with many critical stakeholders, including but not limited to energy leaders responsible for utility contracts and negotiations, operations leaders managing load growth projections, and development team project leaders planning and building new data centers.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned
• Provide strategic Leadership and coordination with partners, consultants, and contractors to drive the successful execution of on-site generation and bridging power construction activities
• Direct and manage the construction of multiple on-site generation and bridging power projects
• Management of partners and consultants related to electrical substation design and construction
• Lead in standardization of utility substation design, including distribution feeds to multiple buildings
• Manage budgets and cost forecasting of utility projects, including construction and equipment
• Develop transformer and equipment specifications
• Procure substation long lead equipment and transformers
• Procure and manage construction of multiple substation sites simultaneously
• Track and report on status and schedule of power delivery timelines

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
• Five or more years of on-site generation or meduim voltage construction management
• Five or more years or more years of experience running multiple projects at the same time or related professional experience
• Knowledge of substation industry partners and transformer manufacturers
• Bachelors degree in Electrical engineering, or equivalent experience
• Be able to travel up to 50% of the time or as needed to support projects
• Demonstrated experience working directly with executives and collaborating effectively across all levels of the organization

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Ten plus years of on-site generation design or construction
• Experience as licensed electrician engineer with focus on MV / HV work
• Technical expertise in High and Medium Voltage Electrical Design
• Experience managing large portfolio of work

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 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.

This position is Bonus eligible.

This job may be eligible for equity.

About QTS Realty Trust

QTS is the digital infrastructure leader – Powered by People, driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation. We have a 20-year track record of designing, building and operating world-class data centers, delivering the critical infrastructure for the world’s largest and fastest-growing companies. We have more than 75 data centers in operation or under development across the United States and Europe.
Learn more about QTS Realty Trust
Size
82,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$15.9 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
+11.6%
Revenue
$539.3 million
NASDAQ

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