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Kraus-Anderson · 16 hours ago

High School Internship

Minneapolis, MN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17/hr - $18/hr

Kraus-Anderson is an industry leader offering a High School Summer Internship program for students to gain exposure to various areas in the construction field. This eight-week internship allows students to work alongside professionals, learning about project management, estimating, safety, and quality standards.

Building MaterialConstructionReal Estate

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Project Managers shadowing, including but is not limited to:

Attend and participate in meetings, bidding, and scheduling

Gain exposure and understand construction methods, terminology, planning, specifications and related documentation

Project Coordinator shadowing, including

Assist with subcontractor contract review and communications

Understand Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) requirements on projects

Estimator shadowing, including

Work with the Preconstruction Team, attending and participating in meetings, estimating and pricing

Understand and utilize estimating software

Building Information Modeling (BIM) shadowing, including

Understand BIM technology, application and utilization

Site assessment using BIM/drone technologies

Safety team shadowing, including

Understand safety principles, KACC culture of safety

Attend job site safety inspections, as available

Quality team shadowing, including

Understand importance of quality, quality inspections, and maintaining quality standards on a job site

Other meetings and professional development opportunities, as appropriate

Qualification

Construction methodsEstimating softwareBIM technologySafety principlesVerbal communicationWritten communicationTime managementWork ethic

Required

Interest in a future career in the construction industry

High school students in good standing at the school where they are enrolled

At least 16 years of age or older at the time of internship

Preferred

High school Seniors enrolled in 4-year college Construction Management program beginning Fall 2023 encouraged to apply

ACE Mentor Program or other construction-specific program participants encouraged to apply

Diverse students encouraged to apply

Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)

Demonstrates good verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers

Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals

Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Ability to possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others