[Hiring] Director, Pre-Development @QTS Data Centers

Role Description

The Director, Pre-Development is accountable for leading and managing all pre-development activities across designated regions and projects. This role requires strategic coordination with internal teams—including Corporate Real Estate, Investment, Development, Technology, and Data Center Operations—to align project readiness with broader business objectives.

• Serve as the primary liaison for key external stakeholders, including local authorities and regulatory bodies.
• Drive effective engagement through formal presentations and proactive communication.
• Navigating complex stakeholder landscapes to advance project approvals and readiness.
• Lead enterprise-level real estate due diligence for prospective land banks and properties.
• Develop and execute comprehensive planning and permitting strategies for new sites.
• Establish and manage preliminary investment budgets for the design and construction of new properties.
• Direct regional teams and external consultants through all phases of design, zoning, entitlement, and permitting.
• Ensure architectural and engineering designs adhere to QTS standards.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to internal design teams.
• Drive continuous improvement of design standards and development workflows.
• Deliver regular, insight-driven updates to executive leadership on development program progress.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with key internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance project management methodologies and governance frameworks.
• Contribute to enterprise-level initiatives and support special projects aligned with organizational priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8 or more years of experience in commercial development, including contract management, due diligence, entitlements, permitting, and project delivery from conceptual planning to project close-out.
• 8 or more years of progressive experience leading direct reports and teams.
• Advanced knowledge with Microsoft Office suite, specifically PowerPoint and Excel.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Requirements

• MBA, Master’s in Engineering, Management, Real Estate Development, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience in the delivery of mission-critical data center facilities at scale (preferred).
• Experience with tier 1 data center markets (preferred).

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the job application or interview process.
• Support for essential job functions and benefits in accordance with applicable law.