About the role#
This summer internship offers direct experience in the data center industry. You will work on a live construction site to gain exposure to various build stages and project teams. The program includes a comprehensive orientation, weekly lunch and learns, and site-based activities.
What you'll do#
- Perform site walks to support estimating, safety, and project life-cycle tasks.
- Participate in regular QA/QC meetings and checks.
- Track RFI status and coordinate with project vendors.
- Assist the Development team with core projects and construction oversight.
- Support entitlement and permitting requirements for assigned sites.
- Help manage project budgets, schedules, and status reports.
- Update project status information for director-level reviews.
- Develop scopes of work for design, construction, and commissioning services.
- Review change orders, submittals, and pricing proposals.
- Help with due diligence efforts for new properties and land banks.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, STEM, Data Science, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel for data analysis and PowerPoint for presentations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- You must be a US Citizen.
Location & details#
- Location: Manassas, Virginia.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
About QTS Data Centers
QTS Data Centers designs, builds, and operates digital infrastructure. The company focuses on hyperscale and hybrid colocation services. It serves large organizations across the United States and Europe. Founded in 2005, the firm maintains over 75 data centers. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people and is based in Sterling, Virginia.
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