Summer 2027 Internship: Construction Project Engineer

QTS Data Centers; 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

Who We Are

As a global leader in digital infrastructure, QTS designs, builds and operates advanced data centers that support strategic AI, cloud and digital transformation initiatives. We are driven by a mission to connect the world for good and our people make it possible. Every single day, the creativity, dedication and genuine care for our communities are what push us forward and make this a truly special place to be. QTS' summer internship program will provide you first hand experience into the fast paced world of the data center industry by providing weekly lunch and learns, a comprehensive orientation program, and site based activities, socials and volunteering events. Every intern will be assigned initiatives tied to real QTS objectives helping with anything pertaining to the whole life-cycle of a data center build and/or company operations.

Development Project Intern

The Construction Development Project Intern will work on a live data center build site gaining exposure to a variety of build stages and teams. Responsibilities will involve, but aren't limited to:

• Perform site walks for estimating, safety, and project life-cycle purposes
• Participate in QA/QC checks and meetings on a regular basis
• Track status around RFIs and collaborate with associated vendors
• Assist the Development team with core projects and construction process oversite.
• Aid in budget management, scheduling, and status reports for projects.
• 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.
• May aid in due diligence efforts for new land banks and properties.
• Enhance project management processes and protocols.

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Current full-time enrollment in one of QTS’s partner institutions (listed below) or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school:
• Auburn University
• Kansas State University
• Georgia State University
• Southern Adventist University
• Texas A&M University
• University of Kansas
• Previous internship or co-op experience in construction, finance, technology, HR, facilities engineering, or related industries.
• Experience on active construction/development sites

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