Summer 2027 Internship: Construction Project Engineer
About The Position
QTS's Summer 2027 internship provides firsthand experience in the data center industry through weekly lunch-and-learns, comprehensive orientation, site-based activities, social events, and volunteering. Interns work on initiatives tied to real QTS objectives across the lifecycle of data center construction and company operations. The Construction Development Project Intern works at a live data center build site and gains exposure to multiple construction stages and teams. The role supports estimating, safety, quality assurance and quality control, project management, budgeting, scheduling, permitting, and construction processes.
Requirements
- Actively pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Construction Management 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 at 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 on active construction or development sites.
Responsibilities
- Perform site walks for estimating, safety, and project lifecycle purposes.
- Participate regularly in QA/QC checks and meetings.
- Track the status of RFIs and collaborate with associated vendors.
- Assist the Development team with core projects and construction process oversight.
- Assist with budget management, scheduling, and project status reports.
- 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, submittals, and pricing proposals.
- Assist with due diligence efforts for new land banks and properties, as needed.
- Enhance project management processes and protocols.
Benefits
- Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting.
- Bonus or commission eligibility for every employee.
- Generous PTO.
- 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
