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Development Program Manager (Tenant Fit Out Construction)


Job Location:

Irving, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 September 2026 (16 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 9 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Who we are:

As a global leader in digital infrastructure QTS designs builds andoperatesadvanced data centers that support strategic AIcloudand digital transformation are driven by a mission to connect the world forgoodand our people make it possible. Every single day thecreativitydedicationand genuine care for our communitiesare what push us forward and make this atrulyspecial place to be.

TheDevelopment Program Manageris primarily responsible for leading and managing the design preconstruction and construction activities on a given project(s). The Program Manager will interacton a daily basiswith 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.this role requires you to be onsite.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESincludesthe following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Manage multiple projects on a campus(es) and maintain updated budgets schedules and status reports for each

  • Maintaindaily interface with thetenantthatemphasizesthe importance of building and maintaining a strongdeveloper-clientpartnership.

  • Skilled at high-level fast-paced problem solving including the ability to quickly assess situations prioritize competing demands and pivot from one critical issue to another as business needs change.

  • Create and communicate updates on development program & project status on aweeklybasis suitable for executive level reviews. Effectively present information in a manner to support efficient decision making.

  • Work 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.

  • Manage entitlement and permitting needs for each assigned site project(s)

  • Implement 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

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

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

  • Work closely with strategic procurement team on equipment procurement and delivery process

  • Ensure appropriate submittals are coordinated with site stakeholders

  • Monitor & create project budget / cost-to-date against overall project budget.

  • Establish project schedules and manage teams to on-time completion

  • Review and approve monthly pay applications from the contractors

  • Review change order requests from contractors and negotiate pricing

  • Establish site construction security procedures in conjunction with site security team

  • Develop plans for product deployment and review / communicate plans with QTS staff involved

  • Collaborate 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.

  • Establish and maintain relationships serving as liaison with key QTS stakeholders

  • Represent QTS Interests as leader in OAC meetings

  • Create & build relationships that enhance QTSs ability to be a leader in creating the Worlds Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate

  • Aid in due diligence efforts for potential new sites on an as-needed basis

  • Work with the internal development team to enhance project management processes and protocols

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors degree in Science or Engineeringor equivalent professional experience

  • Seven or more years of professional experience in commercial construction practices and procedures including management of Lump Sum ConstructionManagement @Risk and Design Build project delivery methods from conceptual development through procurement to close out

  • Experience 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

  • Be able to travel up to 25%-50% of the time. Dependent on business needs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • MBAMasters in Engineering Management or related field desirable

  • Experience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities

  • 7yearsof Data Center construction experienceand/or7 years of Client-Developerfacing Tenant Fit Out experience.

  • Extensive experience with management of MEP trades

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.

The Know Your Rights Poster is included here:

Know Your Rights (English)

Know Your Rights (Spanish)

The pay transparency policy is available here:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted

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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.


Required Experience:

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QTS Realty Trust, LLC is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint spanning more than 9 million square feet of owned mega scale data center space within North America and Europe. Through it's software-defined technology platform, QTS is able to deliver sec ... View more

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