Summer 2027 Internship: Construction Procurement
About The Position
QTS’s Summer 2027 internship program provides hands-on experience in the data center industry through weekly lunch-and-learns, a comprehensive orientation program, site-based activities, social events, and volunteering opportunities. Interns work on initiatives tied to real QTS objectives, supporting the lifecycle of data center construction and/or company operations. The Construction Procurement Intern supports purchasing and supply chain activities, including purchase orders, vendor communications, procurement and inventory analysis, supplier records, replenishment planning, supplier performance tracking, invoice reconciliation, cross-functional initiatives, reporting, and process improvement.
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 U.S. citizen.
Nice To Haves
- Current full-time enrollment in one of QTS’s partner institutions or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school. Listed partner institutions: Auburn University, Kansas State University, Georgia State University, Southern Adventist University, Texas A&M University, and the 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 such as Python or Java.
- Involvement in community activities outside schoolwork, such as athletics, clubs, volunteering, or part-time employment.
Responsibilities
- Assist with creating and processing purchase orders and tracking order status through completion.
- Support vendor and supplier communications regarding pricing, lead times, delivery schedules, and documentation requirements.
- Analyze procurement and inventory data to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and supply chain risks.
- Maintain and update supplier records, contracts, procurement files, and purchasing databases.
- Help monitor inventory levels and support replenishment planning to ensure material availability.
- Participate in supplier performance reviews by tracking quality, delivery, and service metrics.
- Assist with invoice reconciliation and resolution of purchasing discrepancies between suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Logistics teams to support purchasing and supply chain initiatives.
- Develop reports and dashboards that provide visibility into purchasing activity, spend, inventory, and vendor performance.
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects focused on procurement efficiency, cost management, and process standardization.
Benefits
- Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting.
- Bonus or commission eligibility for every employee.
- Generous paid time off.
- Paid volunteer days plus floating holidays.
- Stock Purchase Plan (SPP).
- 11 paid holidays annually and holiday compensation when worked.
- Pet and legal insurance.
- Q-Rest Sabbatical Program.
- Q-Anniversary Service Award Program.
- Parental leave.
- Military Benefits Package.
- QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program.
- QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents.
- QTS Crisis Fund.
- Wellness Program.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program.
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Career Level
Intern
