ACE Extern Minneapolis (High School Students)

About the Role

• Build relationships and network with industry experts

Key Responsibilities

• ▸networking

What You Bring

Do you want to make a difference? Are you eager to learn? Willing to work hard? Mortenson’s ACE Externship is more than just a summer job. It’s a comprehensive externship experience offering you valuable real world work insights. Join Mortenson’s team and experience what a career in construction could look like for you! Mortenson is currently seeking an ACE M+ Extern in our Denver office. Mortenson ACE Externs will have the opportunity to experience life on and off the construction project site with experience in the field as well as the office. Eligibility: Candidates must be a current ACE program participant considering a career in Construction, Engineering or Architecture, be at least 16 years old by the start of the externship, and be pursuing a four‑year undergraduate degree in fields such as Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Electrical Engineering, or Safety, Health and Environmental studies. Applicants need a minimum GPA of 3.0, the legal right to work in the U.S. without reliance on a student visa, and must be able to handle typical construction site conditions. Key skills include strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem‑solving, professional attitude, and customer service. Externs will be expected to plan, organize, and manage multiple tasks while interacting professionally with staff at all levels. • Eight‑week externship starting in mid‑June • 30‑40 hours per week

Requirements

• ▸construction mgmt
• ▸civil eng
• ▸architecture
• ▸3.0 gpa
• ▸teamwork
• ▸problem‑solving

Benefits

At Mortenson, we know the value and importance of building the next generation of diverse leaders in our industry. That’s why our ACE externship program is committed to providing you with hands‑on experience, working and networking with industry leaders in both field and office environments. You’ll walk away from your externship experience with a new appreciation for how innovative and exciting a career in the Construction Industry can be. We’re confident you’ll be proud of your experience with Mortenson! Through an eight‑week rotation, your Externship is designed to offer you exposure to numerous field experiences at various exciting projects as well as several office‑based disciplines such as Virtual Design & Construction, Safety, Estimating, Project Accounting, Lean and others. You will work closely with an on‑site mentor and shadow people in several different roles and functions. Compensation: High‑school externs start at $17.50 per hour, with higher rates for college sophomores and above based on year in school. The program runs 30‑40 hours per week for eight weeks starting mid‑June, and includes a $2,000 annual scholarship, a competitive hourly rate, and consideration for future college externships. • Eligible for a $2,000 annual scholarship • Competitive hourly rate

Work Environment

Hybrid