Summer 2027 Internship: Construction Project Engineer

QTS Realty Trust; Fayetteville (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly lunches

Comprehensive orientation program

Site-based activities

Job summary

QTS Realty Trust is offering a Construction Development Project Intern role. You will gain hands-on exposure to live data center builds, working with multiple teams across the build life-cycle, safety, budgeting, and scheduling.

The internship provides an orientation program, site-based activities, weekly lunch and learns, and opportunities to contribute to real company objectives. Strong communication and Excel skills are required as you support engineering and construction teams.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management or related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform site walks for estimating, safety, and project life-cycle purposes.
• Participate in QA/QC checks and meetings regularly.
• Track RFIs and collaborate with vendors.
• Assist the Development team with core projects and construction processes.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, change orders, submittals, and pricing proposals.
• Support permitting and entitlement needs for assigned sites.
• Develop scopes of work for design, construction, and commissioning services.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerPoint

Excel

Verbal and written communication

Critical thinking

Education

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

Job description

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.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:Development Project Intern:Perform site walks for estimating, safety, and project life-cycle purposesParticipate in QA/QC checks and meetings on a regular basisTrack status around RFIs and collaborate with associated vendorsAssist 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 QUALIFICATIONSActively 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 CitizenPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Current full-time enrollment in one of QTS’s partner institutions (listed below) or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school:Auburn UniversityKansas State UniversityGeorgia State UniversitySouthern Adventist UniversityTexas A&M UniversityUniversity of KansasPrevious internship or co-op experience in construction, finance, technology, HR, facilities engineering, or related industries.Experience on active construction/development sitesWe conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:Know Your Rights (English)Know Your Rights (Spanish)QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.