Who You Are:
- The Project Administration Manager is responsible for end‑to‑end ownership of the Development Project Administration function.
This role leads staffing, capacity management, assignment policy, and governance for project administration across the development portfolio. The Manager ensures the organization can scale sustainably while maintaining compliance, consistency, and risk management across all projects. This is a people‑leader role with full accountability for team performance, workload sustainability, standards enforcement, and cross‑functional alignment.
What You Will Do:
- Team Leadership & Capacity Management
- + Lead, develop, and manage the Project Administration team (Project Administrator I and Senior / Lead) + Own staffing models, hiring plans, onboarding, and training completion + Forecast capacity vs. development pipeline; proactively identify coverage risks + Conduct performance management, coaching, and career development
- Portfolio Governance & Assignment Policy
- + Own and enforce
- project classification and assignment standards
- + Approve exceptions related to Federal / SSO stacking, special assignments, and constraint scenarios + Ensure clear ownership activation and handoff rules across project lifecycles + Serve as the single accountable owner for Project Admin coverage and risk management
- Systems & Standards Ownership
- + Own Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC) governance for Development + Ensure consistent configuration, access controls, and compliance across all projects + Partner with Business Systems, IT, and Development leadership on tool enhancements and adoption
- Cross‑Functional Leadership
- + Act as the primary interface between
Project Administration and:
+ Development PM leadership + Development Planning + Project Controls and Capital teams + Communicate risks, trends, and capacity constraints to senior leadership + Support continuous improvement and scale readiness initiatives
Be Successful:
- 7+ years of project administration, project controls, or related experience
- Prior experience leading teams or managing functional capacity
- Deep familiarity with PMIS platforms (Autodesk Forma preferred)
- Strong operational judgment and risk management capability
- Proven ability to operate across ambiguity and scale environments
- Nice to
Have:
(Preferred Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications)
- Experience supporting large, multi‑site capital programs
- Prior exposure to regulated or Federal project requirements
- Experience building or scaling centralized support teams
Other Key Skills:
(KSAs)- Leadership and accountability
- Policy design and enforcement
- Resource planning and forecasting
- Executive communication
- Change management 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 talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com 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
