ABOUT MORTENSON

As a Top 25 builder, developer, and EPC, our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact. 
Let’s Redefine Possible® 

SUMMARY

As a Lean Engineer I or II (depending on experience) for our Solar Operating Group at Mortenson, you will support project teams with applying Mortenson’s kaizen-based continuous improvement approach, as well as 5S and Flow Construction, to enhance work safety, streamline processes, and improve project outcomes. 

NOTE:  This position will travel anywhere in the U.S. and you will need to temporarily relocate to a project until completion with regular rotations home every 3 weeks.  This is NOT a remote position.  You will travel 100% of the time.  VISA Sponsorship is not offered for this position. 

The base compensation range for this role is $74k-$93k for Lean Engr I and $78k-$105k for Lean Engr II.  This position is eligible for a potential annual bonus.  

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skill and experience with consideration given to internal equity.   

RESPONSIBILITIES

Partner closely with project leadership and craft workforce to establish trust and gain buy-in for lean approaches  Provide regular feedback to project leadership and the group lean leader on the application of lean approaches to assist in cross-project sharing, including craft workforce participation/engagement, the activities undertaken, and related outcomes  Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels   Support continuous improvement efforts onsite  Coordinate with the project team to plan and execute improvement events  Assist and facilitate portions of improvement events with the support of group and company experts  Provide support in reinforcing continuous improvement principles and ensuring ongoing application of essential tools after improvement events  Support forepersons on observing work, assessing adherence to standardized work, and addressing abnormalities effectively  Collaborate with forepersons to actively encourage crews to brainstorm and implement improvements on an ongoing basis   Support the project team, field leaders, and trade partners in applying 5S practices  Support the onboarding of new craft workforce and trade partners by communicating 5S standards  Create plans and resources to achieve 5S standards  Support flow and work management onsite  Actively participate in flow schedule development for relevant work phases 

QUALIFICATIONS

Solid understanding of continuous improvement principles and how they apply to different work processes and environments  Excellent reliability and follow-through on commitments  Effective trainer and facilitator  Ability to influence through relationship-building  Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset  Strong sense of curiosity and optimism  Effectively work with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels  Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback  Ability to travel 75-100%.  Prior experience on construction job sites is preferred.  Current driver’s license

EDUCATION 

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering or other science or mathematical-related degree, or equivalent combination of education and technical/field experience demonstrated over multiple years of related work experience  Minimum one year construction or manufacturing experience  Experience applying continuous improvement in manufacturing or construction 

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

VISA Sponsorship IS NOT offered for this position.

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

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