Summer 2027 Internship: Construction Project Development

Quality Technology Services • Manassas, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

QTS' summer internship program will provide you first-hand experience into the fast-paced world of the data center industry by providing weekly lunch and learns, a comprehensive orientation program, and site-based activities, socials, and volunteering events. Every intern will be assigned initiatives tied to real QTS objectives helping with anything pertaining to the whole life-cycle of a data center build and/or company operations. The Construction Development Project Intern will work on a live data center build site gaining exposure to a variety of build stages and teams.

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

Nice To Haves

• 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
• 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).

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
• Assist the Development team with core projects and construction process oversight
• 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
• Monitor project budgets and review schedules, change orders, submittments, and pricing proposals
• May aid in due diligence efforts for new land banks and properties
• Enhance project management processes and protocols

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• flexible spending savings account
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• employee assistance program
• other company benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern