PROJECT Under construction

QTS Cedar Rapids

QTS is building a 612-acre campus planned for up to seven data center buildings in the Big Cedar Industrial Center.

Cedar Rapids, IowaQTS Data Centers
Updated Oct 17 · 1:18 PM UTC 45-day coverage window Coverage
Linked openings12Project employers in this market
Hiring companies1Within the linked market
Main role phaseConstructionCurrent hiring mix

Project facts

Developer / owner
QTS Data Centers
Industry
Data centers
Capital marker
$10B planned investment
Record status
Verified Sep 26, 2026
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Workforce outlook

12 employer openings in this market

Openings are linked by project employer and labor market, so a posting may also serve other sites in the market.

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Project participants

Construction Partner
The Weitz Company · Source ↗

Seven-building campus program identified in Weitz's 2025 project review.

Milestones and targets

August 8, 2025 Reported
Cedar Rapids campus announced · Source ↗

Targets reflect published schedules and are not confirmed completions.

INTELLIGENCE TAPE LINKED PROJECT

Public milestones and transactions.

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Hiring Signal

QTS commits $5 million to eastern Iowa trades training

The program expands skilled-trades education, pre-apprenticeships, and union apprenticeship capacity across Cedar Rapids and eastern Iowa.

Announced
Capital
$5M workforce grant
Explicit labor signal · nowFunding supports trades education, pre-apprenticeship, and union apprenticeship capacity across eastern Iowa.
Project Announcement

QTS announces $10 billion Cedar Rapids campus

The 612-acre campus is planned for up to seven buildings and more than 2,000 construction and permanent jobs at the Big Cedar Industrial Center.

Announced
Capital
$10B planned investment
Explicit labor signal · 3-12mThe campus plan calls for more than 2,000 construction and permanent jobs.

HIRING LINKED MARKET

Current openings.

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QTS Data Centers careers Source updated 7 days ago

Development Project Manager

QTS Data Centers Cedar Rapids 1 Dc1, IA

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.

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QTS Data Centers careers Source updated 15 days ago

Security Operations Manager I

QTS Data Centers Cedar Rapids, IA

This role is responsible for providing a visual security presence to ensure visitors, clients, and employees have a safe and pleasant experience while providing excellent customer service to all individuals that enter the facility and further employee/management relations, goodwill and public relations to keep our customers for life. RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned Supervise contract frontline security staff and daily security operations to provide a safe experience for all who enter the facility Manage security operations for a data center Maintain close coordination with security vendor management to ensure…

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QTS Data Centers careers Source updated 18 days ago

Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction OFCIR)

QTS Data Centers Cedar Rapids, IA

Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction OFCIR) is primarily responsible for leading and managing the design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given project(s). The Project Manager (OFCIR) will interact on a daily basis with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.

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QTS Data Centers careers Source updated 30 days ago

Development Project Manager – Q-Systems (Connectivity)

QTS Data Centers Cedar Rapids, IA

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 role is bonus eligible and may be eligible for equity.

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QTS Data Centers careers Source updated Sep 16

Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction)

QTS Data Centers Cedar Rapids, IA

Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction) is primarily responsible for assisting with the design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given project(s). The Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction) will interact on a daily basis with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations & Corporate real estate staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.

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QTS Data Centers careers Source updated Sep 16

Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction)

QTS Data Centers Cedar Rapids, IA

Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction) is primarily responsible for leading and managing the design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given project(s). The Project Manager (Data Center Construction) will interact on a daily basis with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.

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QTS Data Centers careers Source updated Sep 14

Senior Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction)

QTS Data Centers Cedar Rapids, IA

Senior Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction) is primarily responsible for assisting with the design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given project(s). The Senior Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction) will interact on a daily basis with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations & Corporate real estate staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.

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QTS Data Centers careers Source updated Sep 9

Senior Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction)

QTS Data Centers Cedar Rapids, IA

this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts Other Key Skills: Prior experience in mission critical data center facilities Experience with management of MEP trades KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization Must be a capable, proven team player that both fosters and operates well within internal and external team environments. Able to solve problems at a tactical and functional level Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously The Perks (and these are just a few!): Q-Rest…

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QTS Data Centers careers Source updated Sep 8

Development Program Manager (Data Center Construction)

QTS Data Centers Cedar Rapids, IA

Development Program Manager (Data Center Construction) is primarily responsible for leading and managing the design, pre-construction and construction activities on a given project. The Program Manager (Data Center Construction) will interact on a daily basis with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations staff and should have both written and oral communication skills commensurate with this level of regular communication.

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QTS Data Centers careers Source updated Aug 27

Senior Development Project Engineer (Data Center Construction MEPR)

QTS Data Centers Cedar Rapids, IA

this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts Other Key Skills: Prior experience in mission critical data center facilities Experience with management of MEP trades KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization Must be a capable, proven team player that both fosters and operates well within internal and external team environments. Able to solve problems at a tactical and functional level Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously The Perks (and these are just a few!): Q-Rest…

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QTS Data Centers careers Source updated Aug 20

Commissioning Engineer II

QTS Data Centers Cedar Rapids, IA

This role will oversee, document, and track various aspects of commissioning activities. Activities will include but are not limited to testing and/or validation of connectivity, network infrastructure, security, life safety, other building subsystems and finishes, transformers, electrical switchgear, UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply), STS (Static Transfer Switch), PDU (Power Distribution Unit), electrical distribution equipment, Chillers, water loops/components, Cooling distribution equipment, Electrical Power Monitoring Systems, and Building Management and automation systems.

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QTS Data Centers careers Source updated Jun 17

Senior Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction)

QTS Data Centers Cedar Rapids, IA

this position is required by law due to federal customer contracts Other Key Skills: MBA, Masters in Engineering, Management, or related field desirable Experience with delivery of mission critical data center facilities Extensive experience with management of MEP trades The Perks (and these are just a few!): Q-Rest Sabbatical Employee Stock Purchase Plan QTS scholarship for dependents Eagle Club Award Trip Eligibility Paid Volunteer and Floating days Tuition Assistance, Parental Leave and Military Leave Assistance We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action.…

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