Risk Management Intern

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

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Risk Management intern for Summer 2027. You’ll work with project teams to coordinate insurance contracts, analyze risks, and support claims and data entry while gaining hands-on experience early in your career.

The program runs May through August 2027; interns gain exposure to CCIP, pre-qualification, and risk tools, with opportunities to develop skills in Power BI and Excel, and to collaborate across teams in a fast-paced construction environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Actuarial Science or related field.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate junior.
• Basic understanding of construction and generally accepted business practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support Risk Analysts in evaluating project risk and insurance requirements.
• Assist with CCIP and contractor insurance programs.
• Review and track trade partner insurance certificates.
• Communicate requirements to project teams, customers, trade partners, and agents.
• Help with property & casualty insurance program.
• Visualize data in Power BI or Excel.
• Analyze data to identify and forecast claim trends.
• Learn risk management tools protecting construction projects.
• Assist in reporting of claims and data entry.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Education

Undergraduate degree in Risk Management or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

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'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.

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

• 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.