Director, Onsite Generation Projects

About the role

It's pretty exciting, to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It's even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers' most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation. As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world's most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone. QTS is Powered by People. People who play a vital role in our company's culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things. Who You Are: (Job Summary) The Director, Onsite Generation Projects, will lead project management for onsite generation projects, ensuring our suppliers and EPC contractors effectively plan and execute projects within budget and schedule constraints. Projects may include gas turbines, geothermal, Small Modular Reactors (SMR), fuel cells, or other technologies. This role will work closely with EVP - Utility Delivery to ensure that overall company and customer goals are met. The role includes commercial and technical oversight of suppliers and contractors, ensuring that equipment delivery, construction schedules, and budgets are met. This role will involve managing a group of Project Managers, overseeing departmental reporting functions, identifying risks and opportunities, and reporting to executive leadership on project status. What You Will Do: (Job Responsibilities) Provide leadership for the end-to-end delivery of onsite generation initiatives, including major equipment procurement, engineering oversight, EPC partner management, and successful commissioning across the portfolio. Drive structured portfolio and project governance, leading high-impact project reviews and setting clear expectations, priorities, and corrective actions for QTS teams and external partners. Develop, mentor, and scale a high-performing onsite generation project management organization, building capabilities, defining standards, and ensuring consistent execution as the program expands. Establish the framework, tools, and guidance that empower project managers and legal partners to effectively structure, execute, and manage EPC contracts across all onsite generation projects. Cultivate, strengthen, and strategically expand relationships with top-tier EPC firms, positioning QTS for long-term partnership value, execution excellence, and capacity growth. Lead commercial negotiations for EPC agreements, securing terms and conditions that drive mutual value, protect QTS risk positions, and support overall program scalability. Serve as a senior relationship steward across internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment with development, legal, engineering, operations, finance, supply chain, and key suppliers and contractors. Own and communicate portfolio-level financial performance, delivering clear reporting, forecasts, and insights to QTS leadership on budget, risk, and strategic investment priorities. Other duties as assigned. What You Will Need to Be Successful: (Required Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications) Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, energy management, or equivalent professional experience. At least eight years' experience working on power generation projects, including at least two years of onsite construction experience, with commissioning experience preferred. Four or more years of people leader experience. A proven track record of managing a team of engineers and/or project managers to complete successful power generation projects. Ability to command a room of equipment supply professionals, EPC contractors, and/or Project Managers and engineers. Understanding of typical schedules for power generation projects, including construction schedules. Able to travel up to 50% of the time or as needed to support relationship-building and delivery of projects. Nice to Have: (Preferred Qualifications, Education, Experience, Certifications) Master's degree in business, engineering, construction, energy management, or equivalent professional experience. Twelve or more years' experience working on power generation projects, including at least two years of onsite construction experience, with commissioning experience preferred. Six or more years of people leader experience. Experience leading large-scale power generation projects (over 600MW). Established relationships with leading utility construction & EPC partners. Demonstrated ability to negotiate EPC agreements (over $200M). Experience managing an extens