Company: LE043 Quality Technology Services, LLC Title: Summer 2027 Internship: Development Capital Strategy Location: Duluth, GA Posted Date: Posted Today Sidebar Info: It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are 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. As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. 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 vesting Every employee is bonus or commission eligible Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays Stock Purchase Plan (SPP) 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked Pet and Legal Insurance Q-Rest Sabbatical Program Q-Anniversary Service Award Program Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers Military Benefits Package QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents QTS Crisis Fund Wellness Program Tuition Reimbursement Program
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 QUALIFICATIONSActively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, or related programProficiency 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 researching capital projects and building out advanced reports for strategic planningExperience with data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI.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.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-Formatted 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 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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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