Lean Engineer II - Energy Storage

Mortenson • Minneapolis, MN

63d • $79,800 - $107,700

About The Position

Mortenson is currently seeking a Lean Engineer II that will support project team with applying Mortenson's kaizen-based continuous improvement approach, as well as 5S and Flow Construction, to enhance work safety, streamline processes, and improve project outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related degree
• OR
• Equivalent combination of education and technical/field experience demonstrated over multiple years of work experience
• Internship experience in construction or manufacturing
• Current driver's license
• Solid understanding of continuous improvement principles
• Excellent reliability and follow-through
• Effective trainer and facilitator
• Ability to influence through relationship building
• Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset
• Strong sense of curiosity and optimism
• Effective communication and active listening skills
• Ability to travel up to 75%

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience on construction job sites preferred

Responsibilities

• Partner with project leadership and craft workforce to establish trust for lean approaches
• Provide feedback to project leadership and lean leader on lean application and outcomes
• Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Support continuous improvement efforts onsite
• Plan and execute improvement events with the project team
• Facilitate portions of improvement events with expert support
• Reinforce continuous improvement principles and tools post-events
• Support forepersons in observing work and addressing abnormalities
• Encourage crews to brainstorm and implement ongoing improvements
• Support the application of 5S practices with project team and trade partners
• Communicate 5S standards to new craft workforce and trade partners
• Create plans and resources to achieve 5S standards
• Participate in flow schedule development for relevant work phases
• Apply consistent daily planning and work management with superintendents
• Promote continuous efforts towards one-piece flow and reduce batching practices

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 conciergeâ 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
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees