Summer 2027 Internship: Construction Procurement

QTS Data Centers • Irving, TX

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About The Position

The Construction Procurement Intern supports purchasing and supply chain activities related to data center construction and company operations. Responsibilities include assisting with purchase orders, supplier communications, procurement and inventory analysis, supplier record maintenance, inventory planning, supplier performance tracking, invoice reconciliation, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives. The internship is part of QTS’s summer program, which offers orientation, weekly lunch-and-learns, site-based activities, social events, and volunteering opportunities. Interns work on initiatives tied to real QTS objectives.

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 at one of QTS’s partner institutions or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school: Auburn University, Kansas State University, Georgia State University, Southern Adventist University, Texas A&M University, or 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 of 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 resolve 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 providing 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 PTO, paid volunteer days, and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern