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Kraus-Anderson Insurance · 9 hours ago

High School Internship

Minneapolis, MN, US

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17/hr - $18/hr

Kraus-Anderson Insurance is an industry leader in construction, offering a summer internship program for high school students to gain exposure to various roles within the field. Interns will work alongside experienced employees, shadowing project managers, coordinators, estimators, and safety teams to learn about construction methods and responsibilities.

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Responsibilities

Attend and participate in meetings, bidding, and scheduling

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

Assist with subcontractor contract review and communications

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

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

Understand and utilize estimating software

Understand BIM technology, application and utilization

Site assessment using BIM/drone technologies

Understand safety principles, KACC culture of safety

Attend job site safety inspections, as available

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 principlesQuality standardsVerbal communicationWritten communicationTime managementWork ethicTeamwork

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