Construction Development Cost Control

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: Controls, Compliance, and Change Management intern will gain extensive experience to a variety of needs on active build sites from the three angles mentioned. This department is expanding rapidly and plays a pivotal role in how QTS operates. You'll collaborate with a multitude of internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities can include but aren't limited to the following:
 

Construction Development Project Intern:

• Complete tasks relevant to project accounting responsibilities such as budget management and invoice management

• Join and participate in development project management meetings aiding in change management as well as a contract compliance needs

• Leverage MS Suite: Excel for reporting and Power Point for presentations especially

• Support entitlement and permitting needs for assigned site projects.

• Monitor project budgets and review schedules, change orders, submittals, and pricing proposals.

• Connect with vendors on project scopes, contracts, and timelines

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Compliance/Contract Law, or similar 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.

• 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous internship or co-op experience in construction, finance, technology, data centers, general contracting organizations or related industries.

• Involvement in community activities outside of schoolwork (athletics, clubs, volunteering, part-time employment).

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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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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.