Summer 2027 Internship: Development Capital Strategy

QTS Data Centers; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

QTS Data Centers is seeking a Capital Strategy Intern to immerse in data-driven research and reporting on capital spend for current and future project portfolios. You will collaborate with Development, Finance, Accounting, and Procurement on strategic initiatives and support monthly executive meetings.

You will maintain cost projections for greenfield construction and site builds, assist with equipment procurement, and help develop new processes to improve capital project management, applying

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant program.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel for analysis and budgeting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Communication

Critical thinking

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Business Management/Economics/Mathematics/Accounting/Finance

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:

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.

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:
• 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).

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