Strategy Analyst Intern

Mortenson; Minnesota; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Mortenson is offering a 12-week summer internship with hands-on involvement in strategic planning and development across multiple markets. You will work with project teams, perform market and industry research, and contribute to strategic initiatives under leadership guidance.

The role emphasizes collaboration, proactive problem-solving, and the opportunity to gain real-world experience while advancing your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Join the Strategic Planning and Development team for a 12 week internship and gain experience in identifying, analyzing, and articulating strategic opportunities and challenges for the organization.
• Support strategic projects, including M&A assessments, strategic partnerships, and new business opportunities
• Assist in the development and refinement of strategic plans, annual strategic reviews, and long-term growth initiatives
• Prepare presentations, reports, and dashboards for senior leadership

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership potential

Customer service

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business/Finance/Analytics

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

• Join the Strategic Planning and Development team for a 12 week internship and gain experience in identifying, analyzing, and articulating strategic opportunities and challenges for the organization. Research and analyze data to inform organizational decision-making on new markets, business expansion, and internal strategy practices.
• Highlights of your time with this Mortenson internship will include:
• Support strategic projects, including M&A assessments, strategic partnerships, and new business opportunities
• Assist in the development and refinement of strategic plans, annual strategic reviews, and long-term growth initiatives
• Perform key internal and external research and analysis at the direction of Strategy leadership, including:
• Collaborating with operating, service and business service groups to gather insights, understand the business challenge, and align to business objectives AND
• Conducting market, competitor, and industry research to identify trends and implications for the business.
• Analyze financial and operational data to support strategic initiatives and business cases
• Extract information from internal systems, industry reports, public information, field reports, and other data sources to identify correlations and translate them into internal, operational insights
• Consume and consolidate large amounts of data into centralized, sustainable, and repeatable measurements
• Assist in the preparation of presentations, reports, and dashboards for senior leadership at the direction of strategy leadership
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• All 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 Business, Finance, Analytics, 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.