Summer 2027 Internship: Development Capital Strategy
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Salary$20 – $30/hr
LocationAshburn, VA
Typeinternship
SeniorityEntry
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedSep 1, 2026 · 2mo ago
Verified live23h ago
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Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, or related program
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
Previous internship or co-op experience researching capital projects and building out advanced reports for strategic planning
Experience with data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI
Involvement in community activities outside of schoolwork (athletics, clubs, volunteering, part-time employment)
Must be a US Citizen
Current full-time enrollment in one of QTS’s partner institutions or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
PowerPoint
Excel
Tableau
Power BI
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid holidays
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
About the role
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:
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Collaborate with Development, Finance, Accounting, and Procurement teams on strategic capital initiatives.
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Support new development capital project requests and approvals in monthly senior executive committee meetings.
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Maintain and create cost projections for greenfield construction and incremental site builds.
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Work on equipment procurement and delivery processes.
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Develop new processes and documentation to improve capital project management.
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Apply industry-leading practices to improve overall business performance.
Requirements
Qualifications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business Management, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Finance, or related program
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint for presentations and Excel for data analysis and budgeting.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
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Must be a US Citizen
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Current full-time enrollment in one of QTS’s partner institutions (listed below) or a Blackstone Launchpad affiliate school:
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Auburn University
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Kansas State University
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Georgia State University
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Southern Adventist University
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Texas A&M University
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University of Kansas
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Previous internship or co-op experience researching capital projects and building out advanced reports for strategic planning
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Experience with data analysis tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
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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.
Legal
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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.