Lean Engineer I - Continuous Improvement & 5S

Mortenson; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental Plan

401k match

PTO

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Lean Engineer I to join our teams and apply kaizen-based continuous improvement, 5S and Flow Construction to enhance safety, streamline processes, and improve project outcomes. You will partner with leadership and craft teams to gain buy-in for lean approaches and help sustain improvements onsite.

The role requires collaboration across diverse teams, planning and execution of improvement events, and active participation in promoting one-piece flow for self-perform work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering or related field by summer 2027.
• Internship experience in construction or manufacturing.
• Willing to be mobile/relocate frequently for project assignments.
• Possess a current driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
• Have previous related internship experience.
• Have basic understanding of construction and generally accepted business practices.
• Demonstrate collaboration, communication, problem-solving, initiative and leadership.
• Detail-oriented, organized and able to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with project leadership and craft workforce to establish trust and buy-in for lean approaches.
• Provide regular feedback to project leadership on lean applications and outcomes for cross-project sharing.
• Effectively work with diverse teams and levels within the organization.
• Support continuous improvement efforts onsite and coordinate improvement events.
• Assist and facilitate portions of improvement events with group and company experts.
• Support forepersons on observing work and enforcing standardized work.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Lean Engineer I to join our teams and apply kaizen-based continuous improvement, 5S and Flow Construction to enhance safety, streamline processes, and improve project outcomes. You will partner with leadership and craft teams to gain buy-in for lean approaches and help sustain improvements onsite.

The role requires collaboration across diverse teams, planning and execution of improvement events, and active participation in promoting one-piece flow for self-perform work.