PROJECT Operating campus / expansion capacity

QTS Richmond 1

A 207-acre campus with a six-facility master plan and 2.3 million square feet of current space. QTS identifies multiple building addresses within the same campus.

Sandston, Virginia238 MW campus critical powerQTS Data Centers
64-day coverage window Coverage
Linked openings6Project employers in this market
Hiring companies1Within the linked market
Main role phaseConstructionCurrent hiring mix

Project facts

Developer / owner
QTS Data Centers
Site
6000 Technology Blvd and Portugee Road, Sandston, VA 23150
Industry
Data centers
Power
On-site solar power system is listed; total campus capacity is not all solar generation.
Capacity marker
238 MW campus critical power
Record status
Verified Sep 7, 2026
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Workforce outlook

6 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.

DevelopmentConstructionCommissioningOperations

Project participants

Construction progress

Running
About 238 MW in 5 buildings · Epoch estimate, Feb 2026
Feb 13, 2026 Seen
No changes to the site since December.
Nov 19, 2025 Estimate
Building 5 is estimated to be running, judging by a finished building and a full parking lot. Construction equipment around Buildings 1 and 2 has cleared.
Oct 1, 2023 Seen
Land is cleared for the expansion, and materials are laid down at the substation site.
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Seen: visible in satellite or drone images. Reported: stated by the company or a public agency. Estimate: Epoch AI’s judgment from progress so far. Building numbers are Epoch’s. Summarized from Epoch AI, AI data centers (updated Nov 1, 2026), CC BY 4.0.

HIRING LINKED MARKET

Current openings.

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QTS Data Centers careers Source updated yesterday

Critical Operations Technician I

QTS Data Centers Richmond, VA

This role monitors operations and conducts a routine and ongoing assessment of the building systems, operations, and performance. This role performs tests, rounds and analyzes data to ensure the proper functioning of departmental equipment.

Data centers operations pay range for this role, if based in Virginia, is: $31.38 - 47.99
QTS Data Centers careers Source updated 14 days ago

Environmental Health and Safety Manager

QTS Data Centers Richmond, VA

This role requires a proactive approach to developing, implementing, and maintaining EHS initiatives while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The EHS Manager is pivotal in fostering a culture of safety and awareness throughout the organization.

Data centers construction pay range for this role, if based in Virginia, is: $99,820.14 - 152,651.61 Travel
QTS Data Centers careers Source updated 16 days ago

Director, Development (Pre-Construction)

QTS Data Centers Richmond 1 Dc1, VA

This role involves managing cost estimation, schedules, budgets, general contractor / subcontractor engagement, and early-stage risk and quality control. The Pre-Construction Manager ensures project readiness by aligning design intent, costs, and planning with the business expectations and local regulations.

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QTS Data Centers careers Source updated 17 days ago

Commissioning Engineer I

QTS Data Centers Richmond 1 Dc1, VA

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 loop components, and Cooling distribution equipment.

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QTS Data Centers careers Source updated 17 days ago

Critical Operations Technician I

QTS Data Centers Richmond 1 Dc4, VA

This role monitors operations and conducts a routine and ongoing assessment of the building systems, operations, and performance. This role performs tests, rounds and analyzes data to ensure the proper functioning of departmental equipment.

Data centers operations
QTS Data Centers careers Source updated Sep 23

Development Project Manager – Q-Systems (Connectivity)

QTS Data Centers Richmond, VA

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.

Data centers planning pay range for this role, if based in Virginia, is: $102,082.91 - 156,111.99 Travel