High School Internship

Kraus-Anderson offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact with an industry leader!

Building enduring relationships and strong communities

• Integrity – Do the right thing…always be respectful, honest and fair
• Commitment – Take ownership, work hard, and keep promises
• Teamwork – Collaborate to foster trust and success for all
• Value People – Support each other in a safe, positive environment where people are recognized and appreciated for their contributions

For more than a century, Kraus-Anderson has been transforming the American landscape.

Founded in 1897 and privately owned and managed by the Engelsma family for more than 70 years, KA is consistently ranked by Engineering News Record among the top 50 general contractors in the United States. Our base of operations in Minnesota is supplemented with regional offices, extending our capabilities coast to coast.

We take a highly collaborative approach to our work. We work closely with owners, architects and the entire planning team well before ground is broken; providing cost analyses, scheduling information, and value engineering services to ensure that our client can make informed decisions leading to a timely finish of the highest quality and the best value.

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

We offer a challenging, rewarding, and supportive environment where employees are positioned to make a positive impact on our business, our communities, and their own future.

We believe in building leaders. KA offers a wide range of enrichment and professional growth opportunities through KA University and community service opportunities through our KA Has Heart Volunteer Program.