Telecommunications Real Estate & Operations Intern

TDS • Chicago, IL

8d • 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.

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

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) plan (if 18 or older)
• Sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Opportunity to participate in our Associate Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed