Lean Manager I

Mortenson Construction; Pampa (TX); On-site; USD 100,100 - 150,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans (v

Vision coverage

Dental plan

401(k) retirement plan with Mortenson

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson Construction seeks an experienced Lean Manager I to define and execute Lean Innovation agendas and Project Standard Work across the Operating Group and Project Teams. You will coach teams, promote continuous improvement onsite, lead improvement events, and build capability in Kaizen, 5S, and Production Preparation Processes.

Travel up to 75% is required, with a strong construction/CI background. This role includes eligibility for Mortenson's incentive plan and a competitive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with related work experience.
• Six years' construction or manufacturing experience.
• Three years' experience applying continuous improvement in relevant environments.
• Current driver's license.
• Willingness to travel up to 75%.
• Knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action plans.

Responsibilities

• Create partnerships with project leadership to gain buy-in for lean approaches.
• Lead by example, coaching teams in continuous improvement.
• Promote CI principles onsite and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support leaders in preparing and following up on improvement events.
• Engage field leaders to build Kaizen capability after events.
• Measure baseline performance and improvements; ensure visibility across projects.
• Develop and implement Production Preparation Process for new scopes.
• Champion 5S practices with project teams and trade partners.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Coaching

Facilitation

Relationship building

Effective communication

Growth mindset

Diversity & inclusion

Active listening

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/CE/Engineering

Job description

Lean Manager I

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Lean Manager I to support the Operating 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.

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 affirmative action plans
• Ability to travel up to 75%

Benefits

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

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401(k) 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

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $100,100 MIN - $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.

Visa

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

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.

Let's Redefine Possible

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.