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CAREERS IN 
SPORTS CONSTRUCTION

Fostering Talent and Driving Success

Developing and Mentoring Future Leaders

Sports projects are widely publicized, fast-paced, intense, highly specialized, and at the forefront of innovation. This competitive environment requires a unique person that is curious, analytical, adaptive, and has moxie to embrace challenges and drive innovation. 

Ready to start building your dream career in sports?

Working in Sports + Entertainment

No matter what project you’re working on, Mortenson is a great place to work. But working on sports projects comes with even more unique incentives!

Highly specialized disciplines

You will be trained in focused scopes of construction project management to become an expert on things like structural steel, concrete, MEP coordination, finishes, etc. Mortenson’s culture of innovation also encourages team members to “try storm” new ideas within their role and share learnings with others on the team. 

High profile, iconic projects 

Sports venues are some of the highest profile construction projects in the country, offering a sense of pride and providing challenging and exciting learning opportunities. Shape community, fan, and athlete experiences for some of the world’s most storied and beloved franchises and colleges.

Travel opportunities

Projects last between two and three years and can take you to exciting cities across the country. When you’re done traveling and ready to settle down, we’ll find a permanent home for you in one of our geographic offices.

Accelerated careers 

At Mortenson, everyone is viewed as a leader and provided an opportunity to learn new things. The complex and fast-paced nature of sports projects accelerates career growth by testing and developing your skills in a high-stakes environment.

Mortenson has been a sports builder for over 30 years.
See what you could be building.

At Mortenson we are called upon to be leaders. We expect each person in the organization to exemplify our values and practice common sense leadership. Most importantly, we want Mortenson to be a great place to work, a place where you are valued, a place to build your career, a place to improve professional skills, and a place where we honor the dignity of everyone in the room.
MORT MORTENSON Jr, OUR PIONEER, 2009
MORT MORTENSON Jr OUR PIONEER, 2009
Mort Mortenson looking out over uS. Bank Stadium construction.
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Connect with our lead recruiter

Curious about job opportunities or what it’s like to work in construction? Judson Newmyer, lead recruiter for Mortenson Sports construction jobs, is always up for a conversation.

 

A People-Focused Sports Construction Culture  

Being the best sports builder in America begins and ends with a top-down dedication
to investing in our people and communities.*

98%

Believe Mortenson places more value on safety than profit

86%

Agree that Mortenson provides opportunities to grow your career

88%

Feel ideas and opinions are valued at Mortenson

93%

Believe their position provides interesting & challenging work * Data from a 2022 team member survey

Why Mortenson?

As a family-owned company, that feeling of family is something we hope each new team member feels upon joining the organization. At Mortenson, our values and the care we share for one another is something you aren’t likely to find anywhere else.

Industry-leading technology     Innovation

Inclusive company culture        Job security

Dedicated team members        Craftsmanship

Our approach to leadership and culture

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