SUMMARY
Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Lean Manager to partner with group leadership in planning and executing lean strategies, support project teams with 5S, flow construction, and kaizen-based continuous improvement, and capture quantitative improvements for future project pursuits and business strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Create strong partnerships with leaders and workforce to establish trust and gain buy-in for lean approaches
Promote continuous improvement principles and support leaders in improvement events and follow-ups
Measure and ensure visibility of baseline performance and improvements across projects
Develop and implement standards for identifying and responding to abnormal conditions
Champion 5S practices and ensure consistency in policies, plans, and jobsite standards
Advocate for Flow Construction, supporting teams in developing flow schedules and planning approaches
Encourage ongoing brainstorming and implementation of improvements by crews
All other duties as assigned
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 eight years' construction or manufacturing experience
Minimum six years' experience applying continuous improvement in manufacturing or construction
Current driver’s license
Expert understanding of continuous improvement principles and their application
Excellent reliability and follow-through on commitments
Excellent 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
Effectively work with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
Active listening and effective communication skills, open to diverse input and feedback
Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans
Ability to travel up to 75%
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
**The base pay range for this role is $137,000 MIN - $205,600 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.
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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.