Investment Analyst Intern

Mortenson; Minnesota; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Mortenson invites motivated students to join our summer Internship program, designed to provide hands-on experience with project teams and real estate investments. You’ll contribute to underwriting, financial modeling, and market research while supporting asset and portfolio decisions.

You'll collaborate across disciplines, gain exposure to AI-driven initiatives, and develop professional skills in a fast-paced environment that values growth and impact from day one.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate, four-year degree in Real Estate, Finance, or other related degree.

Responsibilities

• Gaining knowledge of underwriting and financial analysis for real estate acquisitions and asset management decisions, including cash flow projections in Excel and ARGUS
• Assist in analyzing potential investments and learn how to prepare investment committee materials
• Gaining knowledge of target markets by researching supply/demand fundamentals and maintaining competitive set analyses
• Participate in due diligence and closing processes, including legal and asset management through acquisition/development to disposition
• Exposure to evaluating capitalization and financing strategies and the development of financial models to support credit analysis
• AI and Investment-themed capstone project presentations to senior executives
• Experience with preparing internal investment deliverables for Investment Committee
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Undergrad degree in Real Estate/Finance

Tools

Excel

ARGUS

Job description

Join a team that’s passionate about building inspiring spaces and pushing the industry forward in smarter, more innovative ways. As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. At Mortenson, we’re grounded in offering meaningful work, real career growth, and a collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions matter.

We’re looking for motivated, adaptable individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working with a diverse range of people. If you’re proactive, curious, and ready to make an impact while growing your career, check out our opportunities!

As an intern, you’ll get hands‑on experience right away, working alongside project teams and partners to keep things moving. You’ll help solve real problems, stay organized, communicate across teams, and make an impact from day one while building the foundation for your career.

Responsibilities

Mortenson Properties Inc. (“MPI”) is currently seeking an Investment Analyst Intern that will gain exposure to underwriting and complex financial modeling, including cash flow projections, investment analysis, and competitive set research for target markets. This role supports asset management, portfolio management, commercial real estate opportunities, and investment decisions through detailed financial analysis and recommendations. The role will work with our strategic initiatives, including deployment of AI, technological innovation, and other related workflows.

• Gaining knowledge of underwriting and financial analysis for real estate acquisitions and asset management decisions, including cash flow projections in Excel and ARGUS
• Assist in analyzing potential investments and learn how to prepare investment committee materials
• Gaining knowledge of target markets by researching supply/demand fundamentals and maintaining competitive set analyses
• Participate in due diligence and closing processes, including legal and asset management through acquisition/development to disposition
• Exposure to evaluating capitalization and financing strategies and the development of financial models to support credit analysis
• AI and Investment-themed capstone project presentations to senior executives
• Experience with preparing internal investment deliverables for Investment Committee
• Other projects and duties as assigned

Program Overview

Our summer intern program (May – August 2027) is designed to give you real, hands‑on experience from day one, working on meaningful projects that directly impact the business. You’ll gain exposure to innovative work, build professional skills through development opportunities, and be supported by a team that values your growth. Your ideas matter here, and you’ll have the chance to contribute, learn, and make a difference while exploring your career path.

Required Qualifications

Cultivate your skills in your chosen field of study and build your career with Mortenson. We look forward to hearing from you if you

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate, four-year degree in Real Estate, Finance, or other related degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Have previous related internship experience
• Are currently enrolled as an undergraduate junior
• Have a basic understanding of construction and generally accepted business practices
• Demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills and show initiative and leadership
• Showcase a positive and professional attitude and solid customer service skills
• Are detail-oriented, organized, and can effectively handle multiple competing priorities

The hourly wage for college Interns starts at $18. Students may be paid higher wages based on their year in school.

Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items To Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations.No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.