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Who we are:

It's pretty exciting to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s 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 today’s 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 world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.

QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.

Who You Are:

The Development Specialist 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):

+ Bachelor’s 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.

The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:

Know Your Rights (English) (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf)

Know Your Rights (Spanish)

The pay transparency policy is available here:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.

As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

At QTS, we are _Powered by People_ . Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

And we’d like to invite you to join us.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

+ Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting

+ Every employee is bonus or commission eligible

+ Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays

+ Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)

+ 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked

+ Pet and Legal Insurance

+ Q-Rest Sabbatical Program

+ Q-Anniversary Service Award Program

+ Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers

+ Military Benefits Package

+ QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program

+ QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents

+ QTS Crisis Fund

+ Wellness Program

+ Tuition Reimbursement Program