Associate Data Scientist - Estimating

Mortenson • Robbinsdale, MN

17d • $69,900 - $104,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking an Associate Data Scientist to provide dedicated support to the Estimating organization, focused on automating workflows, predictive modeling, data visualizations, and custom AI/ML solutions. This role is ideal for recent graduates with a background in data science, data analytics, artificial intelligence, or a related field. VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS POSITION.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in data science, data analytics, statistics, computer science, or a related discipline
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a data science or AI function, preferably an internship in applied AI or data science
• Proficiency with predictive modeling, statistical analysis, data mining, and data visualization
• Experience with LLMs, multimodal models, or generative AI/ML (eg. Azure AI Foundry, Google Vertex)
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, or similar coding languages and platforms including IDE platforms such as Jupyter Notebook, Spyder, Visual Studio Code
• Experience working with ML Frameworks, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and related data tools
• Ability to think analytically with great attention to detail
• Shown experience in following complex instructions
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Willingness to advance business ideas that are sometimes unstructured and without clearly defined outcomes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Shown understanding of business operations
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior work or experience in construction, architecture, engineering, or real estate development, preferred
• Ability to travel approximately 10%

Responsibilities

• Understand the assigned business challenge and develop a plan to identify, obtain, and analyze the necessary data to drive improved business performance in existing and new estimating processes
• Translate business requirements into business-ready analytics and AI solutions, including automated data workflows between source systems and enterprise data infrastructure
• Collect, clean, and analyze data from various sources including estimating platforms, project management systems, financial records, and field operations
• Conduct statistical analyses, randomized controlled trials, and predictive modeling
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in data science, AI, and construction analytics
• Develop, analyze, and model estimating, operational, economic, and other organizational data
• Test and evaluate AI & ML solutions and functionalities within and beyond enterprise solutions
• Review program data consistently to provide corrective action, when necessary, based on information collected and current trends to maximize business performance
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level