Summer 2027 Internship: Technical Project Management

qtsdatacenters; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible spending account

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Job summary

QTS is offering a Technical Project Management Intern role that provides hands-on experience across data center initiatives and company operations. You will learn to act as a technical contributor and PM across multiple projects, using tools like Asana, MS Project, and SmartSheets and designing timelines with deliverables.

The program includes orientation, site activities, and opportunities to work on real objectives tied to data center builds.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, business, economics, math, accounting, finance, data science or related field.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel for analysis and budgeting.
• Strong verbal and written communication; critical thinking and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project timelines, deliverables, and budgets for PM initiatives.
• Leverage PM tools like Asana, Monday.com, MS Project, SmartSheets.
• Develop scopes of work for design, configuration and commissioning services.
• Support data interpretation, visualizations and reporting for initiatives.
• Monitor status and procurement processes and respond to issues.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Verbal communication

Written communication

Critical thinking

US citizen

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering/Business/Math/Data Science or related field

Tools

Asana

Monday.com

MS Project

SmartSheets

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 Technical Project Management Intern will gain hands on experience on how to act as a technical contributor and/or Technical Project Manager across a variety of initiatives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren't limited to:

Technology Intern:

• Leverage Project Management tools like Asana, Monday.com, MS Project, SmartSheets and more
• Design project timelines and assign/identify deliverables
• Technical writing overview
• Researching proposed solutions and workflows
• Data cleansing
• Maintain updated budgets, schedules, and status reports for assigned projects.
• Develop scopes of work for design, configuration, and commissioning services.
• Participate in procurement and project cost estimates.
• Develop value statements for potential innovation initiatives (AI/ML/Automation).
• Assist with data interpretation, correlation, visualizations, and reporting.
• Work on technology procurement and delivery processes with the strategic procurement team.
• Monitor the status and availability of in-production technologies.
• Respond to break-fix issues and coordinate long-term corrective actions.
• Develop and populate new database structures.
• Track and resolve security vulnerabilities and associated risks.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, STEM, Data Science 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 or data center industry highly preferred.
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Exposure to Project Management responsibilities or principles
• 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. 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.

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