High School Internship
Minneapolis
Thursday, 04 June 2026
Kraus-Anderson (KA) Construction Company's High School Summer Internship program offers high school-level students the opportunity to get exposure to different areas in the construction field. This summer internship is a comprehensive eight-week experience where interns will get to work alongside KA employees to learn about their roles and responsibilities. Essential Duties and 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. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 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 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 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. Other:Ability to travel to KA corporate headquarters, downtown Minneapolis. High school interns must be accompanied by a KA employee(s) at all times while on a construction project site. Pay Range: $17.00 to $18.00 hourly, plus discretionary incentive program. Pay is based on many factors including but not limited to education, skill, experience, training, certifications, and other business needs.