Construction Project Engineer

Construction Development Project InternQTS Data Centers is proud to stand at the forefront of today's dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers' most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.At QTS, we are Powered by People. Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we're achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.And we'd like to invite you to join us.In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vestingEvery employee is bonus or commission eligibleGenerous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating HolidaysStock Purchase Plan (SPP)11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when workedPet and Legal InsuranceQ-Rest Sabbatical ProgramQ-Anniversary Service Award ProgramParental Leave for primary and secondary caregiversMilitary Benefits PackageQTS Charitable Matching Gift ProgramQTS Scholarship for Employee DependentsQTS Crisis FundWellness ProgramTuition Reimbursement ProgramQTS' 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 Project Intern will work on a live data center build site gaining exposure to a variety of build stages and teams. Responsibilities will involve, but aren't limited to:Perform site walks for estimating, safety, and project life-cycle purposesParticipate in QA/QC checks and meetings on a regular basisTrack status around RFIs and collaborate with associated vendorsAssist the Development team with core projects and construction process oversite.Aid in budget management, scheduling, and status reports for projects.Update development program and project status for director-level reviews.Support entitlement and permitting needs for assigned site projects.Develop scopes of work for design, construction, and commissioning services.Monitor project budgets and review schedules, change orders, submittals, and pricing proposals.May aid in due diligence efforts for new land banks and properties.Enhance project management processes and protocols.Basic Qualifications:Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Construction Management, 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 CitizenPreferred Qualifications:Current full-time enrollment in one of QTS's partner institutions (listed below) or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school:Auburn UniversityKansas State UniversityGeorgia State UniversitySouthern Adventist UniversityTexas A&M UniversityUniversity of KansasPrevious internship or co-op experience in construction, finance, technology, HR, facilities engineering, or related industries.Experience on active construction/development sitesWe 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.The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:Know Your Rights (English)Know Your Rights (Spanish)The pay transparency policy is available here:Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-FormattedQTS 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 View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.QTS - Powered By People