Telecommunications Real Estate & Operations Intern

TDS Telecom•Chicago, IL

2d•$16 - $26•Hybrid

About The Position

This paid internship offers hands-on experience supporting a national portfolio of telecommunications real estate assets, including ground towers, and related infrastructure. Interns will gain exposure across asset management, leasing operations, data analytics, and process improvement, working alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced infrastructure environment. This role is ideal for students interested in real estate, telecommunications, analytics, or business operations who want a broad, practical understanding of how large-scale infrastructure portfolios are managed and optimized. Ideal Candidate Traits Detail-oriented, organized, and dependable Curious and eager to learn how systems and processes connect Comfortable working with data and imperfect information Able to communicate insights to both technical and non-technical audiences Professional, proactive, and collaborative Interested in building a career in infrastructure, real estate, analytics, or operations What You’ll Gain Exposure to the full lifecycle of telecommunications real estate assets Practical experience with real-world data, leases, and operational workflows Opportunity to work cross-functionally in a mission-critical infrastructure business Mentorship from industry professionals and career development opportunities This position will be hybrid based out of our headquarters located in Chicago, IL.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in one of the following or a related field: Real Estate, Finance, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Urban Planning, Legal Studies
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivots, data organization)
20 hours per week required. At minimum 8-10 hours per week required to be in office (Mon – Wed)
Ability to work the duration of this 12 month internship

Nice To Haves

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail
Interest in telecommunications infrastructure, real estate, or asset-based businesses
Exposure to one or more of the following areas: Commercial real estate leasing or contract review
Asset performance, revenue tracking, or portfolio analysis
Data visualization or business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau)
SQL, Python, R, or similar analytical tools
Process mapping, SOP creation, or operational improvement initiatives
Familiarity with enterprise or workflow systems (e.g., SiteTracker, Salesforce)
Understanding of basic real estate or infrastructure concepts (leases, escalators, amendments)

Responsibilities

Support analysis of telecommunications real estate assets, leases, and portfolio performance
Assist with lease tracking, abstraction, documentation, and data accuracy
Analyze operational, asset, or financial data and prepare clear summaries or dashboards
Help document business processes, workflows, and improvement opportunities
Prepare reports, presentations, and insights for cross-functional teams
Collaborate with asset management, leasing, finance, construction, and operations teams
Maintain organized records in internal systems and Excel-based tools
Additional tasks related to data organization and analytics as business needs arise