Data Center Construction Project Intern

QTS Realty Trust; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Development Project Intern to gain hands-on experience on a live data center build site. You will work with multiple teams on project lifecycles, budget tracking, and status reporting while supporting permitting and design scopes.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in Construction Management or related fields with strong MS Office skills and excellent communication abilities. This internship is based at a QTS site in the Atlanta area.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management or related field.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communication; problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform site walks for estimating, safety, and project lifecycle purposes.
• Participate in QA/QC checks and meetings regularly.
• Track RFIs and collaborate with vendors.
• Assist Development team with projects and construction oversight.
• Aid in budget management, scheduling, and 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, schedules, change orders, submittals, and pricing proposals.
• May aid in due diligence for new land banks and properties.
• Enhance project management processes and protocols.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Development Project Intern to gain hands-on experience on a live data center build site. You will work with multiple teams on project lifecycles, budget tracking, and status reporting while supporting permitting and design scopes.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in Construction Management or related fields with strong MS Office skills and excellent communication abilities. This internship is based at a QTS site in the Atlanta area.