PROJECT Under construction

QTS York County

QTS is building its first South Carolina campus in York County. Gilbane, the builder, reported the steel topping-out of the first phase-one building on June 30, 2026; QTS says no building is complete or operating yet. Phase one is four buildings, and phase two is planned to start in early 2027.

York County, South CarolinaNine buildings plannedQTS Data Centers
Updated Oct 14 · 8:45 PM UTC 43-day coverage window Coverage
Linked openings8Project employers in this market
Hiring companies1Within the linked market
Main role phaseConstructionCurrent hiring mix

Project facts

Developer / owner
QTS Data Centers
Industry
Data centers
Capacity marker
Nine buildings planned
Capital marker
$8B planned for the approved campus (QTS); $1B at the 2023 announcement
Record status
Verified Oct 14, 2026
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Workforce outlook

8 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

Developer
QTS Data Centers · Source ↗

Developing the York County campus.

Construction Partner
Gilbane Building Company · Source ↗

Builder on the campus; reported the first phase-one building's steel topping-out. Electrical and mechanical packages are not assigned in the source.

Utility
York Electric Cooperative · Source ↗

Power agreement for the campus, as listed by QTS.

Milestones and targets

September 19, 2023 Reported
Campus announced at $1 billion · Source ↗
June 30, 2026 Reported
Steel topping-out of the first phase-one building · Source ↗
Early 2027 Target
Phase two construction start · Source ↗

Targets reflect published schedules and are not confirmed completions.

HIRING LINKED MARKET

Current openings.

Open market terminal →
QTS Data Centers careers Source updated 14 days ago

Development Project Manager Q-Systems Security

QTS Data Centers York, SC

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 16 days ago

Development Project Manager - QA/QC (Q-Systems)

QTS Data Centers York, SC

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.

Data centers planning Travel
QTS Data Centers careers Source updated 19 days ago

Development Project Manager (Data Center Construction)

QTS Data Centers York, SC

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.

Data centers construction
QTS Data Centers careers Source updated 26 days ago

Development Project Manager – Q-Systems (connectivity)

QTS Data Centers York, SC

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 Travel
QTS Data Centers careers Source updated Sep 8

Development Specialist (Data Center Construction)

QTS Data Centers York, SC

This role supports the planning, coordination, and execution of data center construction projects. The Specialist ensures project milestones are met, documentation is maintained to corporate standards, and communication flows effectively across all stakeholders.

Data centers construction
QTS Data Centers careers Source updated Aug 26

Summer 2027 Internship: Construction Development Project Engineer Intern

QTS Data Centers York, SC

The Development Project Intern will gain hands on experience assisting with the design, preconstruction and construction activities on a given project(s). The Development Project Intern will interact on a daily basis with Facilities, Contractors, Designers, Engineers, Commissioning Agents, Vendors, and Data Center Operations & Corporate Real Estate staff.

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