Construction Lean Engineer I & II - Solar

Mortenson Construction; United States; On-site; USD 79,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription plans

Vision coverage

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Lean Engineer I or II to join the Solar Team, advancing kaizen-based continuous improvement, 5S, and Flow Construction to improve safety and project outcomes. The role involves leading workshops, promoting lean tools, and partnering with leadership and craft teams.

Travel 75%–100% to project sites is required, with relocation options on project needs. The successful candidate will have a construction/engineering background with a strong grasp of CI principles, excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Internship experience in construction or manufacturing.
• Current driver's license.
• Solid understanding of continuous improvement principles.
• Excellent reliability and follow-through.
• Effective trainer and facilitator.
• Ability to influence through relationship building.
• Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset.
• Curiosity and optimism.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead kaizen workshops with project teams.
• Promote lean tools such as GEMBA walks and DMS.
• Partner with leadership and craft workforce to build trust in lean.
• Build relationships across diverse backgrounds and levels.
• Reinforce continuous improvement after workshops.
• Support forepersons in observing work and addressing abnormalities.
• Encourage crews to brainstorm and implement improvements.
• Support 5S implementation with teams and partners.
• Develop flow schedules for relevant work phases.
• Apply daily planning with superintendents to move toward one-piece flow.

Skills

GEMBA walks

DMS (Daily Management System)

Kaizen facilitation

Lean principles

5S

Flow construction

Relationship building

Continuous improvement

Training & coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Internship in construction/manufacturing

Job description

Mortenson is currently seeking a Lean Engineer I or II to join our Solar Team that 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.

Location: Preference given to those located in the Southwest region (Arizona, California); also open to the following states/regions: Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Florida and the Carolinas.

Travel: 75% to 100%; options include the ability to travel to project sites as required up to the posted requirements OR temporary relocation to a project site and working on a rotation schedule. Locations may vary based on the project. When your project is complete you will be assigned to another project. Mortenson hires for a career.

This position offers opportunities at both levels I and II, allowing candidates to apply based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation for this role is determined based on factors such as experience and location.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead kaizen workshops with the project teams


• Help the project teams embrace lean tools such as: GEMBA walks, Daily Management System (DMS), Idea capture system, etc.


• Partner with project leadership and craft workforce to establish trust for lean approaches


• Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels


• Reinforce continuous improvement principles and tools post-workshops


• Support forepersons in observing work and addressing abnormalities


• Encourage crews to brainstorm and implement ongoing improvements


• Support the application of 5S practices with project team and trade partners


• Participate in flow schedule development for relevant work phases


• Apply consistent daily planning and work management with superintendents


• Promote continuous efforts towards one-piece flow and reduce batching practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience on construction job sites preferred


• Current driver's license


• Solid understanding of continuous improvement principles


• Excellent reliability and follow-through


• Effective trainer and facilitator


• Ability to influence through relationship building


• Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset


• Strong sense of curiosity and optimism


• Effective communication and active listening skills

Lean Engineer I

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related degree OR Equivalent combination of education and technical/field experience demonstrated over multiple years of work experience


• Internship experience in construction or manufacturing


• The base pay range for this role is $78,800 - $98,500

Lean Engineer II

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:


• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related degree OR Equivalent combination of education and technical/field experience demonstrated over multiple years of work experience


• Minimum one year of construction or manufacturing experience


• The base pay range for this role is $81,800 - $110,400

(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

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Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.


• Our postings are typically open for a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

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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.