Equipment Specialist-Crane Maintenance and Asset Management

Mortenson • Minneapolis, MN

19d

About The Position

SUMMARY Mortenson is currently seeking an Equipment Specialist – Crane Maintenance and Asset Management to join our Equipment Solutions Operating Group. Based at our Minneapolis Headquarters, this role provides tier-2 subject matter expertise and support for Mortenson’s owned and re-rented cranes. The position will oversee crane fleet deployment, maintenance, utilization, and asset tracking, serving as the key resource for project and crane superintendents when higher-level support is required. This role requires regular travel (15-20%) to Mortenson project sites and vendor locations to provide hands-on inspection, coordination, and resolution of maintenance issues. Location: Minneapolis, MN

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of professional experience, including experience in demand, utilization, and/or financial forecasting and analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Demonstrated ability to navigate and resolve multi-party conflicts in a professional and solutions-oriented manner
• Strong communication skills, with ability to influence and support diverse project teams
• Excellent organizational and planning skills, with proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to travel15-20% to jobsites and vendor locations
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, track, and execute maintenance and utilization plans for Mortenson-owned cranes.
• Manage crane assignments, location tracking, transportation between jobsites, and winter storage planning.
• Monitor annual certifications, preventative maintenance schedules, and repair work.
• Track and support maintenance of Mortenson crane support equipment, including jibs, wire rope, track pads, lights, data loggers, spare part supplies, crane mats, and other associated inventory items.
• Serve as the point of contact for project and crane superintendents needing advanced maintenance or troubleshooting support.
• Track downed cranes, document issues, monitor repair status, and communicate path to resolution.
• Conduct trend analysis and provide feedback to operators to prevent recurring issues.
• Coordinate with vendors to expedite repairs, secure parts, or identify replacement equipment.
• Inspect Mortenson-owned cranes and equipment on project sites and at vendor facilities.
• Provide subject matter expertise to other Equipment Specialists and support integration of crane-related maintenance data into associated systems.
• Partner with project teams to ensure crane availability and reliability for project schedules.
• Draft vendor lease agreements and contracts
• Participate in equipment facility safety program, including environmental surveys and responsibility for Mortenson's Zero Injury policy.
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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