{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"c8bebaf069edfdb281fa6f38","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c8bebaf069edfdb281fa6f38","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c8bebaf069edfdb281fa6f38","title":"Development Program Manager (TFO Construction)","description":"The Development Program Manager (TFO Construction) is primarily responsible for leading and managing the design, pre-construction and construction activities on a given project. The Project Manager will interact on a daily basis with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.\nRESPONSIBILITIES - Other duties may be assigned\nManage multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each\nCreate and communicate updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews. Effectively present information in a manner to support efficient decision making\nWork with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to create a master development program for site(s), including a complete campus design solution and capital budget.\nManage entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s)\nImplement and manage multi-phased site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion. Continuously update a campus master plan to provide predictable statistics in a dynamic environment\nWrite scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates\nEvaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services\nWork closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery process\nEnsure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders\nMonitor & create project budget/cost-to-date against overall project budget.\nEstablish project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion\nReview and approve monthly pay applications from the contractors\nReview change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing\nEstablish site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team\nDevelop plans for product deployment and review/communicate plans with QTS staff involved\nCollaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams to aid in custom deal solutioning for prospective clients within the applicable schedule and budget for an assigned location.\nEstablish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders\nRepresent QTS interests as leader in OAC meetings\nCreate & build relationships that enhance QTS's ability to be a leader in creating the World's Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate\nAid in due diligence efforts for potential new sites on an as-needed basis\nWork with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\nBachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience\nEight or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including management of Lump Sum, Construction Management at Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out\nExperience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for use in communicating program updates to executive level, and Excel to create and maintain site program & individual project budgets\nBe able to travel up to 50% of the time\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\nMBA, Masters in Engineering, Management, or related field desirable\nExperience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities\nExtensive experience with management of MEP trades\nTOTAL REWARDS\nThis 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.\nThis position is Bonus eligible.\nThis job may be eligible for equity.\nWe conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.\nThe \"Know Your Rights\" Poster is included here:\nKnow Your Rights (English)\nKnow Your Rights (Spanish)\n\nQTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.","company":"QTS Data Centers","rawCompany":"qts data centers","city":"Atlanta","state":"GA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-01T08:25:14.984Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9021.00","title":"Construction Managers","slug":"construction-managers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"236220","title":"Commercial and Institutional Building Construction","slug":"commercial-and-institutional-building-construction"},{"code":"236210","title":"Industrial Building Construction","slug":"industrial-building-construction"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Development Program Manager (TFO Construction)","description":"The Development Program Manager (TFO Construction) is primarily responsible for leading and managing the design, pre-construction and construction activities on a given project. The Project Manager will interact on a daily basis with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.\nRESPONSIBILITIES - Other duties may be assigned\nManage multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for each\nCreate and communicate updates on development program & project status on a monthly basis suitable for executive level reviews. Effectively present information in a manner to support efficient decision making\nWork with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to create a master development program for site(s), including a complete campus design solution and capital budget.\nManage entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s)\nImplement and manage multi-phased site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion. Continuously update a campus master plan to provide predictable statistics in a dynamic environment\nWrite scopes of work for design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates\nEvaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services\nWork closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery process\nEnsure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders\nMonitor & create project budget/cost-to-date against overall project budget.\nEstablish project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion\nReview and approve monthly pay applications from the contractors\nReview change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing\nEstablish site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team\nDevelop plans for product deployment and review/communicate plans with QTS staff involved\nCollaborate with Sales Engineers and Product teams to aid in custom deal solutioning for prospective clients within the applicable schedule and budget for an assigned location.\nEstablish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders\nRepresent QTS interests as leader in OAC meetings\nCreate & build relationships that enhance QTS's ability to be a leader in creating the World's Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate\nAid in due diligence efforts for potential new sites on an as-needed basis\nWork with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols\nBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\nBachelor's degree in Science or Engineering or equivalent professional experience\nEight or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures, including management of Lump Sum, Construction Management at Risk, and Design Build project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out\nExperience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for use in communicating program updates to executive level, and Excel to create and maintain site program & individual project budgets\nBe able to travel up to 50% of the time\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:\nMBA, Masters in Engineering, Management, or related field desirable\nExperience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities\nExtensive experience with management of MEP trades\nTOTAL REWARDS\nThis 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.\nThis position is Bonus eligible.\nThis job may be eligible for equity.\nWe conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.\nThe \"Know Your Rights\" Poster is included here:\nKnow Your Rights (English)\nKnow Your Rights (Spanish)\n\nQTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.","datePosted":"2026-07-01T08:25:14.984Z","dateModified":"2026-07-01T08:25:14.984Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"QTS Data Centers","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Atlanta","addressRegion":"GA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"c8bebaf069edfdb281fa6f38"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/c8bebaf069edfdb281fa6f38"}}