Job Description

Lean Engineer I

Mortenson is currently seeking a Lean Engineer I that will support project teams with applying Mortenson’s kaizen-based continuous improvement approach, to enhance work safety, making the work easier, with a long-term vision to improve project and company outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner closely with project leadership and team members to establish trust and gain buy-in for lean approaches
• Provide regular feedback to project leadership and the project lean leader on the work, culture and improvement journey of teams.
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Support continuous improvement efforts onsite
• Coordinate and facilitate Kaizen events/workshops with project teams and experts
• Reinforce continuous improvement principles and ensure people at the center culture
• Support project leaders in assessing capacity to sustain standardized work, and addressing abnormalities
• Encourage team members to trystorm and implement ongoing improvements
• Support flow and work management onsite
• Participate in flow schedule development for work phases
• Support superintendents and forepersons in daily planning, work management, and learning approaches
• Promote one-piece flow for all work.
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Construction Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related degree

OR Equivalent combination of education and technical/field experience demonstrated over multiple years of related work experience

• Internship experience in construction or manufacturing (or related field/experience)
• Current driver’s license
• Solid understanding of continuous improvement principles and their application
• Excellent reliability and follow-through on commitments
• Effective coach and mentor
• 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 and effective communication skills, open to diverse input and feedback

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $78800 MIN-$98500 MAX (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

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Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), 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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• 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.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.