System Administrator Intern

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

Job summary

Mortenson’s Summer internship within the Business Intelligence team offers hands‑on experience in CRM administration, data quality, and reporting. You will work with Salesforce.com to support customers, pursue efforts, and sales pipeline reporting, gaining exposure to Mortenson’s services.

You’ll contribute to data maintenance, UX enhancements, and documentation while collaborating with a skilled team. Open to undergraduates in Marketing Technology or Information Systems, with strong Office and

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate, four-year degree in Marketing Technology, Information Systems, or related field.
• Strong familiarity with CRM systems, especially Salesforce.com.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist with CRM system design and enhancements.
• Maintain data quality and support data maintenance efforts for CRM and marketing data.
• Support UX design and data capture improvements for desktop and mobile apps.
• Draft technical documentation and training for new initiatives.

Skills

Salesforce CRM

Power BI

Excel (VLOOKUPs, IF statements)

Microsoft Word

CRM familiarity

Team collaboration

Communication

Marketing Technology / Information Sys

Education

Undergraduate degree in Marketing Technology, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Power BI

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 Business Intelligence team is seeking an eager individual to fill the role of System Administrator Intern. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who wants to work as part of a skilled team to gain valuable experience with customer relationship management (CRM) system administration and best practices, specifically Salesforce.com. You’ll gain an understanding of Mortenson’s services and offerings and provide operational support for tracking customers, pursuit efforts, and sales pipeline reporting to maximize business performance.

Highlights of your time with this Mortenson internship will include:

• Supporting marketing data maintenance efforts and administering processes to maintain data cleanliness going forward.
• Assisting with user experience (UX) design & enhancements to optimize data capture on desktop and mobile applications.
• Applying systems knowledge and skills to recommend process improvements.
• Assisting with light CRM system design work to implement technical enhancements.
• Drafting required technical documentation and associated training for new initiatives to ensure the integrity and successful use of implemented tools.

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 Marketing Technology, Information Systems, 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
• Have a basic understanding of construction and generally accepted business practices
• Have experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel (vlookups, IF statements) and PowerBI, and PowerPoint
• Have experience working in CRM systems, specifically Salesforce.com
• 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

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.