Utility Development Program Manager

Who we are:

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be.

The Utility Development Program Manager will support the overall planning and execution of QTS utility infrastructure. This role will support the delivery of utility capacity at multiple campuses across the North American region for data center substation, transmission line (TL), 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 and transmission providers; 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.

• Create and implement a strategy to ensure timely delivery of power delivery to development sites as needed to support existing and future leases

• Serve on the diligence team to advise and evaluate utility capacity feasibility of potential new sites, including transmission line routing, interconnection, and deliverability constraints
• Management of partners and consultants related to electrical substation and transmission line design and construction
• Lead in standardization of utility substation design, including distribution feeds to multiple buildings
• Coordinate transmission line development activities, including route selection, right-of-way (ROW) acquisition support, permitting, and easement strategy in partnership with utilities and third-party engineers
• Support transmission interconnection processes, including coordination with utilities, ISOs/RTOs, and regulatory bodies to secure timely energization
• Manage budgets and cost forecasting of utility projects, including construction and equipment for both substation and transmission line scopes
• Develop transformer, transmission structure, and equipment specifications
• Procure substation long lead equipment, transmission line materials (conductor, structures, insulators), and transformers
• Procure and manage the construction of multiple substation and transmission line sites simultaneously
• Track and report on the status and schedule of power delivery timelines, including transmission line milestones and interconnection dependencies