Development Specialist (Data Center Construction)

Who we are:

Its pretty exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. Its even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS our world-class data centers are supporting our customers most strategic growth initiatives positioning us at the forefront of todays dynamic digital transformation.

As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed capacity and capability QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation QTS designs builds and operates some of the worlds most advanced forward-thinking data is a portfolio company of Blackstone.

Who You Are:

The Development Specialist (Data Center Construction) provides comprehensive administrative operational and project coordination support to the Property Development department. This role supports the planning coordination and execution of data center construction projects. The Specialist ensures project milestones are met documentation is maintained to corporate standards and communication flows effectively across all stakeholders. Success in this position requires strong organizational skills attention to detail proactive problem-solving and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced technical environment.

What You Will Do:

• Coordinate onboarding logistics for new hires including schedules materials orientation sessions and cross-department collaboration with HR IT and hiring managers. Ensure workstations system access and training resources are ready prior to start dates.

• Support multiple property development projects across one or more campuses including tracking project deliverables managing documentation and ensuring compliance and version control.

• Partner with project managers to monitor project milestones risks dependencies and action items providing regular progress updates and escalating issues as appropriate.

• Manage vendor onboarding coordination and shipment logistics including packaging and labeling in compliance with company and carrier requirements.

• Coordinate logistics for meetings events conferences and project-related activities including travel arrangements itineraries agendas meeting materials and catering.

• Maintain office organization supplies and cleanliness across multiple development sites. Monitor inventory and reorder office supplies as needed.

• Partner with site security to establish construction security protocols and manage access credentials as needed.

• Prepare and present project status updates and executive reports including tracking daily logs incidents and environmental compliance.

• Coordinate topping out events and other milestone celebrations in partnership with contractors and marketing teams.

• Accurately process and submit executive expense reports in a timely manner.

• Collect and share best practices with project teams to promote efficiency and continuous improvement.

What You Will Need to be Successful (basic qualifications):

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Project Management or related field or equivalent professional experience.

• 2 /- years of relevant experience in construction administration project coordination development operations or related field.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint

• Experience with project management tools such as Procore is preferred.

• Strong organizational and scheduling skills with attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Experience in data center or other complex construction/mission-critical facility environment.

Other Key Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work across all organizational levels and external partners.

• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proven capacity to adjust to evolving business needs.

• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach to supporting multiple QTS locations.

• Clear professional verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to manage concurrent projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

The Perks (and these are just a few!):

• Q-Rest Sabbatical

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• QTS scholarship for dependents

• Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility

• Paid Volunteer and Floating days

• Tuition Assistance Parental Leave and Military Leave Assistance

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