Risk Management Intern

Mortenson; Minnesota; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson invites an intern to join the Risk Management team for the summer of 2027. You will work alongside project teams to evaluate risk, insurance needs, and pre-qualification procedures while gaining hands-on exposure to claims, policies, and department operations.

Expect to support analysts, review certificates, and contribute to data analysis using Power BI or Excel. This role builds a foundation for a career in construction risk management within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree inRisk Management, Insurance, Actuarial Science or related field.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills preferred.
• Interest in construction or risk management within a corporate setting.

Responsibilities

• Support Risk Analysts in evaluating project risk and insurance requirements.
• Assist in reviewing and tracking insurance certificates and CCIP exposure.
• Help with data visualization and reporting in Power BI or Excel and forecast trends.
• Learn how risk management tools protect projects from losses and support operations.

Skills

Risk management fundamentals

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Risk Management/Insurance/Actuarial Science 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,

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.

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.