Risk Management Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship program

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Risk Management Intern to join our team for Summer 2027. You will work with project teams to coordinate insurance requirements, review certificates, and support risk programs while gaining hands-on experience.

The program emphasizes practical learning, cross‑team collaboration, and exposure to data analysis with Power BI and Excel. A focus on growth and meaningful contribution is emphasized throughout the internship.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate four‑year degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Actuarial Science or related field.
• Preference for prior internship experience and junior status.
• Basic understanding of construction and general business practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating insurance contracts, risk program operations and claims.
• Review and track trade partner insurance certificates.
• Communicate requirements to project teams, customers, partners and agents.
• Support Mortenson's property and casualty insurance program.
• Visualize data in Power BI or Excel and analyze trends.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Customer service

Education

Undergraduate Risk Management/Insurance/Actuarial Science

Tools

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Risk Management Intern

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's Risk Management Department is currently seeking an intern to join their team for the summer of 2027. The Risk Management intern will gain exposure to the coordination of insurance contracts, risk program operations, claims, pre-qualification procedures, policies, and general department operations.

Highlights of your time with this Mortenson internship will include:

• Support Risk Analysts in evaluating project risk and insurance requirements, placing builders' risk insurance, surety bonds, subcontractor default insurance and other project-specific insurance requirements

• Exposure to Mortenson's contractor-controlled insurance program (CCIP)

• Assist in the review and tracking of trade partner insurance certificates

• Gain experience in communicating requirements to project teams, external customers, trade partners, and insurance agents

• Supporting Mortenson's property & casualty insurance program

• Visualizing data in Power BI or Excel

• Performing data analysis to identify and forecast claim trends

• Learn how various risk management tools holistically protect construction projects from catastrophic loss (examples include: captive insurance, contract language, trade partner prequalification, probable maximum loss analysis, and Enterprise Risk Management)

• Reporting of claims, claim data entry & claim review participation

• Other 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 Risk Management, Insurance, Actuarial Science 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.