Vice President, Development

US, WA

Full Time

Posted October 5, 2026

$162k - $202k· Est.

Remote

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Leadership for one of the regions within the QTS footprint
Perform site evaluations and make recommendations for site selections
Lead development teams with Basis of Design for future data center deployments, construction projects and upgrades.
Oversee expansion and renovation projects across the respective region
Work with QTS stakeholders, design, and construction teams to create master development program for site(s)
Oversee site development plans to achieve time, budget, and quality standards in a predictable fashion
Oversee design/construction, commissioning services, procurement and project cost estimates
Develop plans for product deployment and review/communicate plans with QTS staff involved
Collaborate with Sales and Deal teams for new and existing build outs
Key leader for QTS pursuit team in identifying, evaluating, and attracting highly profitable deals
Create cost effective rapid development deals for Hyperscale data center deployments
Represent QTS interests as leader in OAC meetings
Create & build relationships that enhance QTS' ability to be an industry leader in creating the World's Most Valuable Data Center Real Estate
Provide leadership to team members in a manner that enables them to achieve goals
Provide direction and support to all direct reports to ensure all activities are linked to the company strategy
Work with the internal team to enhance project management processes and protocols

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical/Mechanical/Architectural Engineering or other related field
Ten or more years of experience within mission critical facilities
Experience in the REIT/Data Center industry
Extensive experience with management of MEP trades
Must have a proven history which displays strong leadership skills, deep practical engineering knowledge, and a proven track record for timely project delivery, project management, cost control, and customer satisfaction.
MBA, Masters in Engineering Management, Real Estate or related field desirable
Corporate real estate and tax experience
Rapid construction development and deployment experience
More than ten years of mission critical data center development experience

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.
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
Military Benefits Package
QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program
QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents
QTS Crisis Fund
Wellness Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program