Summer 2027 Internship: Development Capital Strategy

QTS Realty Trust; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Job summary

The Capital Development Strategy Intern at QTS Realty Trust in Ashburn, VA will be immersed in data-driven research and reporting for capital spend across current and future project portfolios.

You will collaborate with Development, Finance, Accounting, and Procurement to maintain cost projections, support capital requests, and develop new processes to improve program management. The Virginia salary range is $19.50–$29.82 per hour; benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, or related program
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint and Excel for data analysis and budgeting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a US Citizen

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Development, Finance, Accounting, and Procurement teams on strategic capital initiatives
• Support new development capital project requests and approvals in monthly senior executive committee meetings
• Maintain and create cost projections for greenfield construction and incremental site builds
• Work on equipment procurement and delivery processes
• Develop new processes and documentation to improve capital project management
• Apply industry-leading practices to improve overall business performance

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

The Capital Development Strategy Intern will be immersed in data driven research and report building as it pertains to capital spend for our current and future project portfolios. Your responsibilities will include but aren't limited to:

Responsibilities

• Capital Strategy Intern: Collaborate with Development, Finance, Accounting, and Procurement teams on strategic capital initiatives.
• Support new development capital project requests and approvals in monthly senior executive committee meetings.
• Maintain and create cost projections for greenfield construction and incremental site builds.
• Work on equipment procurement and delivery processes.
• Develop new processes and documentation to improve capital project management.
• Apply industry-leading practices to improve overall business performance.

Qualifications

• BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, or related program
• 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 researching capital projects and building out advanced reports for strategic planning Experience with data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI. Involvement in community activities outside of schoolwork (athletics, clubs, volunteering, part-time employment).

In accordance with applicable law, the following represents a reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this role if hired in Virginia. Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location. The estimated pay range for this role, if based in Virginia, is: $19.50 - 29.82 Please note that this information is provided for those hired in Virginia only, and this role is open to candidates outside of Virginia with compensation that aligns with your location. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, and geographic location.

This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending savings account; paid holidays; paid time off; employee assistance program; and other company benefits.

We 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.

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