Summer 2027 Internship: Construction Project Development

About the role

QTS Data Centers is seeking an enthusiastic Construction Development Project Intern to join our dynamic team. This role offers hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of data center construction, with opportunities to contribute to various stages of a project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Perform site walks for estimating, safety, and project life-cycle purposes
• Participate in QA/QC checks and meetings on a regular basis
• Track status around RFIs and collaborate with associated vendors
• Aid in budget management, scheduling, and status reports for projects
• Update development program and project status for director-level reviews
• Support entitlement and permitting needs for assigned site projects
• Develop scopes of work for design, construction, and commissioning services
• Maintain project budgets and review schedules, change orders, submittals, and pricing proposals
• May aid in due diligence efforts for new land banks and properties
• Enhance project management processes and protocols

Requirements

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, STEM, Data Science, Human Resources, or a related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint for presentations and Excel for data analysis and budgeting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Must be a US Citizen

Qualifications

• Current full-time enrollment in one of QTS’s partner institutions (listed below) or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school:
• Auburn University
• Kansas State University
• Georgia State University
• Southern Adventist University
• Texas A&M University
• University of Kansas
• Preferred qualifications include previous internship or co-op experience in construction, finance, technology, HR, facilities engineering, or related industries
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI
• Experience with programming languages like Python, Java, etc.
• Involvement in community activities outside of schoolwork (athletics, clubs, volunteering, part-time employment)

Benefits

• Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting
• 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
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• QTS' summer internship program

Pay

The estimated pay range for this role, if based in Virginia, is: $19.50 - 29.82