2024 Wallin Intern - Shared Services Estimating

Estimating Intern – Shared Services  

2024 Wallin Cohort 

  

Mortenson’s success is not a matter of luck; it’s a result of our ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people coupled with our unparalleled focus on customer service. 

  

Our foundation and culture are based upon our company values of trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service and stewardship. We are inspired by a compelling purpose to build structures and facilities for the advancement of modern society and a mission to create an exceptional customer experience. Mortenson has built a reputation for being a leader in our industry and in the communities in which we live and work. 

  

It all starts with our extraordinary people and collaborative teams. Mortenson has been voted a "best place to work" over 40 times since 2002…  

  

…What are you waiting for?! 

  

Join the team committed to crafting inspiring spaces and developing new ways to build. Mortenson is seeking dynamic and motivated individuals with the ability to work well with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, inventive, proactive and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Our internships grow your skillset with opportunities of focus in a variety of areas including: field operations and management, scheduling, estimating, mechanical/electrical/pluming, and quality management. 

  

Responsibilities 

Learn from the best. Potential job functions based on internship type may include:  

Assist in creating construction project estimates and budgets 

Quantify construction elements and collect cost information for projects 

Solicit and evaluate construction trade partners bids/budgets 

Supporting preparation and evaluation of bid packages  

Attend preconstruction and estimating meetings with team 

Gather and utilize historical cost data 

Utilizing industry-leading technology and estimating software to assist in construction processes 

Collaborating with subcontractors and material suppliers 

Participate in plan and estimate review meetings, other project review meetings, and site investigations, as needed 

Provide cost and scope feedback to design teams and owners 

Championing Mortenson's zero injury safety requirements 

  

Project Assignment: 

Get ready to go places and jump-start your career through our distinguished national internship program. You will have the opportunity to join the Shared Services Estimating Team based out of our Golden Valley, Minnesota headquarters. 

  

Additional Information: 

You will join an exciting and ever-changing industry with a part-time internship during the academic school year and a minimum 12-week full-time internship with our team during Summer (May – August 2025).  Placement with one of our teams will be provided based on the overall needs of the organization. 

  

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 working towards an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Estimating, Civil or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent field 

Were selected as a recipient of the Mortenson Pathway Scholarship 

Are willing to be mobile/relocate 

Have access to reliable transportation 

Possess a current driver’s license 

Are comfortable with exposure to dirt, heat, noise, dust, and a trailer office environment 

  

Preferred Qualifications: 

Are you adaptable and an agile learner? Do you have big ideas and a creative spirit? Are you driven to make a positive difference through your work? We want to hear from you. You are perfect for this opportunity if you: 

Have previous related internship experience 

Have achieved a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 / 4.0 

Are currently enrolled as an undergraduate freshman, sophomore or junior  

Are detail-oriented, organized, and can