Energy Storage - Lean Manager

Mortenson; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous_M

Paid time off, holidays, and other pay

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

No-cost mental health tools and work‑l

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Lean Manager to support the Battery Energy Storage Solutions Group and Project Teams in defining Lean Innovation agendas and standard work. This role requires collaboration with staff at all levels in a dynamic, confidential environment, with 50% remote work and up to 75% travel.

You will drive continuous improvement, coach teams, and develop the Production Preparation Process for new scopes of work while championing 5S practices on site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and field experience accepted.
• Minimum six years in construction or manufacturing.
• Minimum three years applying continuous improvement in relevant environments.
• Current driver's license and ability to travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project leadership to establish trust for lean approaches.
• Coach teams in applying continuous improvement and Kaizen methods.
• Lead improvement events and ensure follow-up actions are executed.
• Promote 5S and Production Preparation Process within projects.
• Measure performance baselines and communicate gains across projects.
• Develop capabilities of field leaders to sustain improvements.
• Recognize crews for contributions to improvements.

Skills

Lean principles

Continuous improvement

Coaching

Change management

Project leadership

Effective communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Job description

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Lean Manager to support the Battery Energy Storage Solutions Group and Project Teams in defining and executing Lean Innovation agendas and Project Standard Work, while interacting with staff at all levels in a dynamic environment with professionalism and confidentiality.

This positions is 50% remote, 50% travel

Responsibilities

• Create strong partnerships with project leadership and craft workforce to establish trust and gain buy-in for lean approaches
• Build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Lead by example, coaching team members in applying continuous improvement approaches
• Promote continuous improvement principles onsite, acting as a key resource for identifying opportunities and executing improvements
• Support group and project leaders in preparing for, conducting, and following up on improvement events
• Engage with field leaders to build their capability in utilizing the Kaizen approach after improvement events
• Measure baseline performance and improvements, ensuring visibility into improvements across projects
• Collaborate with group leaders to recognize crews and teams for their contributions to improvements
• Develop and implement 'Production Preparation Process' for new scopes of work
• Support the lead project Superintendent to champion 5S practices with the project team, field leaders, and trade partners

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or related degree
• OR
• Equivalent combination of education and technical/field experience demonstrated over multiple years of related work experience
• Minimum of six years' construction or manufacturing experience
• Minimum of three years' experience applying continuous improvement in manufacturing or construction environments or related fields
• Current driver's license
• Expert understanding of continuous improvement principles and their application to various work processes and environments
• Excellent reliability and follow-through on commitments
• Effective trainer and facilitator
• Strong ability to coach and mentor lean professionals
• Ability to influence through relationship building
• Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset
• Strong sense of curiosity and optimism
• Ability to work effectively with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Active listening skills and effective communication, openness to diverse input and feedback
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affitive Action plans
• Ability to travel up to 75%

A Few Benefits Offered Include

• 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
• The base pay range for this role is $100,100 - $150,200 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.

• 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.

• 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.