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Estimating Intern - Wind 

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:  

Use Google Earth to generate Civil and Electrical layouts for projects to be used as basis of bid. 

Generate quantity takeoff using Google Earth 

Assemble cost comparison spreadsheets using Excel 

Assist in scope alignment discussions with trade partners  

Ensure completion of changes discussed in estimate reviews. 

Work with project team and estimating leadership to determine trade partner strategy and prepare invitation to bid / budget to guarantee complete pricing coverage. Assisting with subcontractor coordination meetings and correspondence 

Assist with cost modeling, value analysis and target value delivery as needed and directed by estimating leadership 

Supporting preparation and evaluation of bid packages 

Utilize cost history to inform scope, pricing, productivities, etc. Handling material procurement 

Work with project team to determine site logistic and schedule requirements and prepare general requirements estimate. 

  

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 Wind Operating Group 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 effectively handle multiple tasks 

Possess the right to work in the U.S. that is not based solely on possession of a student visa or a visa sponsored by a third-party employer 

Have a basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices 

Demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills and show initiative 

Showcase a positive and professional attitude and solid customer service skills 

  

The hourly wage for college Interns starts at $19.50. Students in their sophomore year of college, or more, are paid higher wages based on their year in school.  

  

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

  

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.   

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