What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Management Intern position at Mortenson?
Risk Management Intern
Summary
Mortenson’s Risk Management Department is currently seeking an intern to join their team for the summer of 2026. 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
Qualifications
We look forward to hearing from you if you:
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate, four-year degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Actuarial Science, or related degree
Preferred Qualifications
- Have achieved a minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Have experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Demonstrate strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Have proven positive and professional attitude and customer service skills
- Are detail-oriented, organized, and can effectively manage multiple tasks
- Have access to reliable transportation
Additional Information
You will join an exciting and ever-changing industry with a minimum 12-week internship with our team. This opportunity is full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer of 2026. The internship is based at our Minneapolis headquarters office. The position is not relocation assistance eligible.
The hourly wage for college Interns starts at $18. Students in their sophomore year of college, or more, are 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.
ABOUT MORTENSON
As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.
Let’s Redefine Possible®
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.
Summary
Mortenson’s Risk Management Department is currently seeking an intern to join their team for the summer of 2026. 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
Qualifications
We look forward to hearing from you if you:
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate, four-year degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Actuarial Science, or related degree
Preferred Qualifications
- Have achieved a minimum overall GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Have experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Demonstrate strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Have proven positive and professional attitude and customer service skills
- Are detail-oriented, organized, and can effectively manage multiple tasks
- Have access to reliable transportation
Additional Information
You will join an exciting and ever-changing industry with a minimum 12-week internship with our team. This opportunity is full-time (40 hours/week) during the summer of 2026. The internship is based at our Minneapolis headquarters office. The position is not relocation assistance eligible.
The hourly wage for college Interns starts at $18. Students in their sophomore year of college, or more, are 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.
ABOUT MORTENSON
As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.
Let’s Redefine Possible®
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.
Salary : $18