Construction Lean Technician I & II - Solar

Mortenson Construction; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k with match

Paid time off and holidays

Life/AD&D and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Lean Technician I or II to join our Solar Team and help implement Mortenson's kaizen-based continuous improvement approach to enhance safety, streamline processes, and improve project outcomes. This role requires 100% travel to various project sites with relocation as needed.

Responsibilities include partnering with project leadership, planning kaizen events, conducting workshops, and promoting lean tools such as GEMBA walks and DMS.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Construction experience preferred.
• Experience applying lean methods (kaizen events).
• Basic understanding of continuous improvement principles.
• Reliability and follow-through are essential.
• Ability to influence through relationships.
• Proactive self-starter with growth mindset.
• Curiosity and optimism in diverse teams.
• Effective communication across levels.
• Willingness to work full-time on site in remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project leadership to support continuous improvement onsite.
• Coordinate with project team to plan and execute kaizen events.
• Participate in kaizen workshops with project teams.
• Promote lean tools (GEMBA walks, Daily Management System, idea capture).
• Reinforce continuous improvement post-kaizen events.
• Assist forepersons in observing work and addressing abnormalities.
• Encourage crews to brainstorm and implement improvements.
• Assist in applying 5S practices across teams.
• Support daily planning and learning approaches.

Skills

Lean methodology

On-site coordination

Effective communication

Active listening

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mortenson is currently seeking a Lean Technician I or II to join our Solar Team that will assist crew leads and forepersons with applying Mortenson's kaizen-based continuous improvement approach 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: This is a 100% travel position; requiring 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

• Partner closely with project leadership to support continuous improvement efforts onsite
• Coordinate with project team to plan and execute kaizen events
• Participate in 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.
• Reinforce continuous improvement principles and tools post-kaizen events
• Support forepersons in observing work, assessing adherence to standardized work, and addressing abnormalities
• Collaborate with forepersons to encourage crews to brainstorm and implement ongoing improvements
• Assist project team, field leaders, and trade partners in applying 5S practices
• Assist superintendents and forepersons in applying daily planning, work management, and learning approaches
• Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Perform all other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience as a Lean Technician I or construction field leader (Crew Lead, Foreperson, General Foreperson)
• Experience applying lean methods (e.g., kaizen events)
• Basic understanding of continuous improvement principles in various work processes and environments
• Excellent reliability and follow-through on commitments
• Ability to influence through relationship building
• Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset
• Strong sense of curiosity and optimism
• Effectively work with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Active listening skills and effective communication, open to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to work full-time on site in remote locations

Lean Technician I

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or GED
• Construction experience
• Experience applying lean methods
• The base pay range for this role is $27.55 to $37.21 hourly

Lean Technician II

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• High school diploma or GED
• Experience as a Lean Technician I or construction field leader (Crew Lead, Foreperson, General Foreperson)
• The base pay range for this role is $30.77 to $41.54 hourly

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

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:

• 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.