Utility development program manager

Overview As a guardian of power delivery for QTS’s global data-center portfolio, you will plan and execute utility capacity across campuses to enable current and future leases. You’ll lead substations and utility builds, collaborating with energy, operations, and development leaders. Your work shapes reliable power delivery, accelerates project timelines, and standardizes substation design at scale. This role offers meaningful impact in a fast-growing, mission-driven company. Compensation / Benefitsmedical, dental, vision401(k) retirement planflexible spending and HSApaid holidays and PTOpaid volunteer daystuition assistance ResponsibilitiesDefine and execute strategies to ensure timely power delivery to development sitesParticipate in diligence to assess utility capacity for new sitesDirect management of electrical substation design and construction partnersLead standardization of substation design and distribution feedsManage budgets and forecasting for utility projects and equipmentDevelop transformer and equipment specificationsProcure long-lead substation equipment and transformersOversee construction of multiple substations concurrentlyMonitor and report on power delivery timelines and schedules Key requirementsFive or more years of medium/high voltage construction managementFive or more years of experience running multiple projects simultaneouslyKnowledge of substation industry partners and transformer manufacturersBachelor in Electrical engineering or equivalent experienceWillingness to travel up to 50% as neededProven experience working with executives and across organizational levelsStrong verbal and written communicationAbility to influence cross-discipline teamsFlexible and adaptable in a high-growth environmentHigh and Medium Voltage Electrical Design expertiseSubstation design and construction knowledgeExperience with MV/HV work and transformers