About the job
SUMMARY
The Utility Development Program Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing the strategic planning and execution of utility capacity across all QTS campuses. This leadership position is critical in ensuring that utility capacity is effectively pre-positioned and delivered to support our data centers. The manager will collaborate with various key stakeholders, including energy leaders focused on utility contracts, operations leaders managing load growth, and development teams responsible for the planning and construction of new data centers.
RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned
- Formulate and execute strategies to ensure timely power delivery to development sites, supporting current and future leases.
- Participate in the diligence team to assess utility capacity feasibility for prospective new sites.
- Manage relationships with partners and consultants involved in electrical substation design and construction.
- Lead initiatives to standardize utility substation design, including distribution feeds to multiple buildings.
- Oversee budgeting and cost forecasting for utility projects, encompassing construction and equipment.
- Develop specifications for transformers and related equipment.
- Procure long lead substation equipment and transformers.
- Simultaneously manage the construction of multiple substation sites.
- Monitor and report on the status and schedule of power delivery timelines.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A minimum of five years of experience in medium/high voltage construction management.
- At least five years of experience managing multiple concurrent projects or related professional experience.
- Familiarity with substation industry partners and transformer manufacturers.
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time as required to support projects.
- Proven experience working directly with executives and effectively collaborating across all organizational levels.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Over ten years of experience in electrical substation design or construction.
- Registered electrician engineer with a focus on MV/HV work.
- Technical proficiency in High and Medium Voltage Electrical Design.
- Experience managing a large portfolio of work.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Capability to independently manage deadlines and provide support to staff.
- Ability to influence cross-disciplinary teams and drive project success.