Leadership & Organizational Development, Senior Specialist | Mortenson

M. A. Mortenson Company • Minneapolis, MN

274d • $87,800 - $131,700

About The Position

Over the past seven years, our Leadership Development team has built a strong, integrated system of tools, programs, and learning experiences aligned with Mortenson's culture and business strategy. This development infrastructure is designed to accelerate leadership growth and meet the evolving needs of our customers and internal teams. We are now looking for a Senior Specialist, Leadership & Organizational Development to bring this system to life. In this next phase of our journey, you'll design and deliver impactful leadership programs, consult with business partners, and play a key role in evolving how we grow talent at Mortenson. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of leadership development and strengthen our enterprise-wide talent ecosystem.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in leadership development, organizational development, talent development, or learning & development roles.
• Demonstrated ability to design and deliver high-impact leadership development programs.
• Proven facilitation skills with experience engaging audiences at multiple leadership levels.
• Strong consulting skills and the ability to build trust and influence across a complex organization.
• Experience leading strategic projects from ideation through implementation.
• Proficiency in applying assessments, learning technologies, and evaluation methods.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications in leadership tools or assessments (e.g., Insights, Leadership Circle, Hogan), is preferred.
• Experience with coaching or team effectiveness initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable leadership development programs aligned with enterprise goals and leadership competencies.
• Develop engaging, learner-centered content (e.g., facilitator guides, participant materials, presentations, and tools).
• Apply adult learning principles and inclusive design practices to meet the needs of a diverse workforce.
• Facilitate in-person and virtual leadership sessions, workshops, and retreats with energy, credibility, and presence.
• Serve as a lead facilitator for enterprise programs, new leader onboarding, and team effectiveness sessions.
• Tailor your facilitation style to resonate with different audiences—from emerging leaders to senior executives.
• Partner with HR Business Partners, business leaders, and internal customers to assess needs and co-create impactful solutions.
• Support enterprise-wide initiatives such as culture transformation, engagement, talent development, and team performance.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to increase adoption and amplify the impact of leadership development programs.
• Define success metrics and evaluate program effectiveness through feedback, assessments, and business outcomes.
• Use data and insights to continuously iterate and improve leadership offerings.
• Stay current on best practices in leadership development, OD, and facilitation to bring fresh thinking to the team.

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: Senior
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree