Development Specialist (Data Center Construction)
QTS Data CentersYork, SC
Full Time
Posted September 8, 2026
$70k - $85k· Est.
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Power Generation
- Pay provenance
- Estimated benchmark; not employer-provided
Job Description
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Key Responsibilities
- 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 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.
- Assist in the execution and administration of contracts.
- Assist in local jurisdiction permitting and entitlement processing and reporting.
Requirements
- The Development Specialist (Data Center Base Build Construction) provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and project coordination support to the 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.
- Minimum 2+/- years Associate’s Degree
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits & Perks
- 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
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