Distributor Development Manager Jobs in Kansas (NOW HIRING)

SUMMARY

The Utility Development Program Manager - On-Site Generation is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing QTS bridging power infrastructure projects, including data center on-site generation and utility bridging power initiatives. This role ensures the safe, timely, and compliant delivery of electric power capacity at each campus by overseeing project schedules, budgets, and stakeholder alignment. This role will interface and collaborate with many critical stakeholders, including but not limited to energy leaders responsible for utility contracts and negotiations, operations leaders managing load growth projections, and development team project leaders planning and building new data centers.

RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned

Provide strategic Leadership and coordination with partners, consultants, and contractors to drive the successful execution of on-site generation and bridging power construction activities
Direct and manage the construction of multiple on-site generation and bridging power projects

Management of partners and consultants related to electrical substation design and construction

Lead in standardization of utility substation design, including distribution feeds to multiple buildings
Manage budgets and cost forecasting of utility projects, including construction and equipment
Develop transformer and equipment specifications
Procure substation long lead equipment and transformers
Procure and manage construction of multiple substation sites simultaneously
Track and report on status and schedule of power delivery timelines

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Five or more years of on-site generation or meduim voltage construction management
Five or more years or more years of experience running multiple projects at the same time or related professional experience
Knowledge of substation industry partners and transformer manufacturers
Bachelors degree in Electrical engineering, or equivalent experience
Be able to travel up to 50% of the time or as needed to support projects
Demonstrated experience working directly with executives and collaborating effectively across all levels of the organization

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Ten plus years of on-site generation design or construction
Experience as licensed electrician engineer with focus on MV / HV work
Technical expertise in High and Medium Voltage Electrical Design
Experience managing large portfolio of work

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to independently manage deadlines and support staff
Ability to influence cross-discipline teams
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing situations at a high growth company
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and deliver high quality work in tight timeframes

TOTAL REWARDS

This role is also eligible for a competitive benets package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; exible 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 benets.

This position is Bonus eligible.

This job may be eligible for equity.

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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