Director, Development – Data Center Construction

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Oversee the delivery of customer deployment projects for each finalized deal at every QTS location.

• Collaborate with the QTS Property Development team and specialized consultants to assist with customer design requirements, pricing, approvals, and the implementation of deployment plans.

• Manage project execution by aligning client goals, business processes, vendor management strategies, and fostering collaboration across QTS.

• Foster effective client relationship management and efficient cost control to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

• Act as the primary contact for Federal sales assistance on potential secured agreements.

• Serve as QTS’ representative for new client constructions and implementations.

• Act as a liaison between the QTS Sales Team, Operations Team, Property Development Team, and clients.

• Collaborate closely with Development Construction Project Managers to guarantee customer requirements are met to high standards.

• Report to the QTS Property Development department and work in tandem with the CHO and CRO, based on project origin.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree and/or professional licenses in Construction Management, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or Architecture.

• A minimum of ten years of increasing responsibility in the development of Mission Critical Facilities.

• At least five years of experience overseeing data center construction projects with large-scale data centers or DC lease providers.

• Willingness to travel as required for business purposes.

• Proven experience managing multiple large, complex projects.

• Familiarity with Construction Health & Safety protocols.

• Knowledge of Customer Deployment Technologies and Equipment.

• RCDD certification is a plus.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Capability to manage deadlines independently and support team members.

• Proficiency in influencing cross-functional teams.

• Adaptability and flexibility to navigate changing circumstances in a rapidly growing company.

🏝️ Benefits

• Q-Rest Sabbatical.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• QTS scholarship opportunity for dependents.

• Eligibility for the Eagle Club Award Trip.

• Paid Volunteer and Floating days.

• Tuition Assistance.

• Parental Leave.

• Military Leave Assistance.

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting.

• Eligibility for bonuses or commission.

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Paid Volunteer Days and Floating Holidays.

• Stock Purchase Plan (SPP).

• 11 paid Holidays each year, with holiday compensation for work done on those days.

• Pet and Legal Insurance.

• Q-Anniversary Service Award Program.

• Comprehensive Military Benefits Package.

• QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program.

• QTS Crisis Fund.

• Wellness Program.

• Tuition Reimbursement Program.