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SUMMARY

The Utility Engagement Program Manager will be responsible for the overall planning and execution of QTS utility capacity needs portfolio wide. This leader will ultimately be responsible for ensuring utility capacity is prepositioned and delivered at each campus to support data centers by leading execution of all 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, operations leaders managing load growth projections, and development team project leaders planning and building new data centers.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned

Create and Implement strategy to ensure timely delivery of power delivery to development sites as needed to support existing and future leasesServe on the diligence team to advise and evaluate utility capacity feasibility of potential new sites Management of partners and consultants related to electrical substation design and constructionLead in standardization of utility substation design, including distribution feeds to multiple buildingsManage budgets and cost forecasting of utility projects, including construction and equipmentDevelop transformer and equipment specificationsProcure substation long lead equipment and transformersProcure and manage construction of multiple substation sites simultaneously Track and report on status and schedule of power delivery timelines

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Five or more years of medium/high voltage construction managementFive or more years or more years experience running multiple projects at the same time or related professional experienceKnowledge of substation industry partners and transformer manufacturersBachelors degree in Electrical engineering, or equivalent experienceBe able to travel up to 50% of the time or as needed to support projectsDemonstrated experience working directly with executives and collaborating effectively across all levels of the organization

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ten plus years of electrical substation design or constructionExperience as licensed electrician engineer with focus on MV / HV workTechnical expertise in High and Medium Voltage Electrical DesignExperience managing large portfolio of work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Strong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to independently manage deadlines and support staffAbility to influence cross-discipline teamsAbility to be flexible and adapt to changing situations at a high growth companyAbility to prioritize, multitask, and deliver high quality work in tight timeframes

TOTAL REWARDS

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.

This position is Bonus eligible.

This job may be eligible for equity.

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