Supply Chain Intern

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

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking motivated interns to join our Supply Chain Management team. You will work with project teams and partners to solve real problems, stay organized, and help with material procurement from day one.

You’ll gain hands-on experience, build professional skills, and be supported by a collaborative team focused on growth and impact during the May–August 2027 internship.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate, four-year degree in Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Learn about materials typically purchased by team of buyers and purchasing agents.
• Create and maintain catalogs for each operating group.
• Standardize material descriptions and categories; implement changes.
• Assist in purchase transactions.
• Track order status from placement to delivery and communicate updates to project teams.
• Enter purchase orders and maintain supplier contact to ensure timely delivery.
• Visit job sites or equipment facilities to understand materials and organization.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Initiative & leadership

Education

Undergraduate degree in Supply Chain

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

The Supply Chain Management team strategically sources materials across key categories that support Mortenson's Operating Groups and Business Service Groups. Through supplier partnerships and category expertise, the team creates value, improves schedule certainty, and enables project teams to execute work safely and successfully. In self‑perform Energy & Infrastructure businesses, dedicated Supply Chain teams provide end‑to‑end sourcing support for project materials and procurement activities.

In addition, our affiliated material distribution entity, BLU54, identifies product lines with opportunity for improvement from a budget and schedule standpoint. We collaborate with the design team to optimize the materials for each project and supply to either Mortenson or the selected subcontractor on Mortenson projects.

Highlights of your time with this Mortenson internship will include:

• Learning about materials typically purchased by team of buyers and purchasing agents
• Creating and maintaining catalogs for each operating group
• Standardizing material descriptions and categories and implementing changes
• Assisting in purchase transactions
• Tracking order status from time of placing order until delivery and communicating status to project teams
• Entering purchase orders and maintaining contact with suppliers to ensure delivery of material on a timely basis
• Visiting job sites or equipment facilities to better understand materials and organizational structure
• Working with Supply Chain Analyst and team of buyers throughout internship

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

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate, four‑year degree in Supply Chain Management, Data Analytics, Construction Management, Engineering, 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.