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Utility Development Program Manager

QTS Data Centers
Posted a month ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Richmond, VA 23219, US

Salary

$41.67 - $50 per hour

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Utility Development Project Manager will oversee the planning and execution of QTS utility infrastructure projects.
  • Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a related field, along with four or more years of experience in medium/high voltage construction management.
  • The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders and managing multiple projects simultaneously, including budget and schedule oversight.
  • The position involves responsibilities such as procuring equipment, managing construction, and reporting on project milestones.
  • The salary for this role is not specified, but candidates should be prepared for travel up to 50% of the time.

The Utility Development Project Manager will support the overall planning and execution of QTS utility infrastructure.  This role will support the delivery of utility capacity at each campus for data center substation and utility build projects.  This role will interface and collaborate with many critical stakeholders, including but not limited to energy leaders responsible for utility contracts and negotiations; utility engagement developing relationships with utilities; pre-development leads evaluating new properties; operations leaders managing load growth projections; and development team project leaders planning and building new data centers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Other duties may be assigned.

  • Liaise with partners and consultants related to electrical substation design and construction.

  • Establish project schedules and report on milestones for utility projects.

  • Establish budgets and cost forecasting of utility projects, including construction and equipment.

  • Procure substation long lead equipment, transformers, HV breakers, and MV switchgear.

  • Procure and manage construction of several substation sites.

  • Deliver utility projects on-schedule, on-budget, and as-scoped.

  • Track and report on status and schedule of power delivery timelines.

  • Write scopes of work for utility design, construction, commissioning services & participate in procurement and project cost estimates.

  • Evaluate and level pricing proposals for design, construction, and commissioning services.

  • Review and approve monthly pay applications from the contractors.

  • Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, construction, or equivalent professional experience.

  • Four or more years of medium/high voltage construction management.

  • Four or more years or more years’ experience running multiple projects at the same time or related professional experience.

  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint for use in communicating program updates to executive level, and Excel to create and maintain project budgets.

  • 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

  • Seven plus years of electrical substation construction

  • Knowledge of substation industry partners and transformer manufacturers

  • Technical expertise in High and Medium Voltage Electrical Design or Construction

  • 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.

SKILLS:

  • Substations

  • Construction Management

  • Budgeting

  • Scheduling

  • Risk Management

  • Transmission

  • High-voltage electricity

  • Utilities

We 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.

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QTS 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.




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