Assistant Equipment Solutions Manager - Data Center (Lincoln/ Omaha, NE)

Mortenson; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 99,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life/AD&D insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym membership

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an Assistant Equipment Solutions Manager - Data Center in Lincoln/Omaha, NE to support our growing Data Center group. You will partner with Equipment Solutions Managers to provide leadership and project assistance.

The role involves managing equipment, planning with project teams, budgeting, and logistics. A strong background in construction, rental equipment, and team leadership is required, with travel up to 30–50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in construction or PM.
• Experience in equipment rental, project coordination, and budgeting.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize owned equipment, storage, and tooling.
• Plan equipment scheduling with internal teams and vendors.
• Manage large inventory and forecast budgets.
• Oversee rental software contracts and logistics planning.
• Develop process improvements using 5S methodologies.
• Lead a team of craft and non-craft members and drive training.
• Travel up to 30–50% as needed.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Organization

Customer service

Computer skills

Driver’s License

Travel readiness

Budget planning

Financial oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree

4+ years construction/PM experience

8+ years equivalent trade experience

Tools

Budget planning software

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Summary

Mortenson is hiring an Assistant Equipment Solutions Manager - Data Center to support our growing Data Center group. This role partners with other Equipment Solutions Managers to provide leadership and project assistance.

Location:

Lincoln/ Omaha, NE

Responsibilities

• Managing and organizing owned equipment, storage, and tooling
• Equipment planning and scheduling with internal project teams, equipment solutions teams, and 3rdparty vendors
• Large inventory management
• Financial forecasting and budgeting
• Rental software contract management
• Equipment logistics planning
• Vendor relations
• Understanding of construction equipment maintenance, opportunities, constraints and requirements
• Establish improved efficiencies and process improvement plans for warehouse and equipment yard using 5S strategies
• Lead department initiatives to include development, training and support
• Manage a team of craft and non-craft team members
• Support innovation by encouraging new process development
• Interior and exterior responsibilities required
• Travel expectation 30%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of experience in construction, equipment rental, and/or project management experience or 8+ years of equivalent professional trade experience
• Familiarity with basic maintenance/service schedules
• Effective communication both verbal and written
• Ability to multitask and prioritize based on workload
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong computer skills
• Valid US Driver’s License with clean driving record
• Ability to travel 50%
• Experience with budget planning and financial oversight (preferred). Demonstrated knowledge of construction equipment and materials (preferred)

The base pay range for this role is $98,800 - $133,300. (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.

A few benefits offered include:

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

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes 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

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.