Lean Engineer - Data Center Construction
About The Position
Mortenson is hiring a Lean Engineer at level I or II to support project teams in applying its kaizen-based continuous improvement approach, 5S, and Flow Construction. The role focuses on enhancing safety, streamlining processes, and improving project outcomes. Candidates may be considered for either level based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation depends on factors including experience and location. The Lean Engineer partners with project leadership, forepersons, craft workers, and trade partners to support continuous improvement and work management onsite. This includes facilitating improvement events, reinforcing lean principles, helping teams apply 5S practices and standards, and supporting flow scheduling and daily planning. The role may require travel up to 75%. The position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Benefits listed for eligible non-craft and non-union craft employees working 25 or more hours per week include medical and prescription drug plans with vision coverage, dental, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off and holidays, employer-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance, mental health and work-life resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym membership discount.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and technical/field experience demonstrated over multiple years of related work experience.
- Internship experience in construction or manufacturing.
- Current driver’s license.
- Solid understanding of continuous improvement principles and their application.
- Reliability and follow-through on commitments.
- Ability to train and facilitate effectively.
- Ability to influence through relationship building.
- Proactive, self-starting approach and a growth mindset.
- Curiosity and optimism.
- Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
- Active listening and effective communication skills, with openness to diverse input and feedback.
- Ability to travel up to 75%.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience on construction job sites.
Responsibilities
- Partner with project leadership and craft workforce to build trust and gain buy-in for lean approaches.
- Provide regular feedback to project leadership and the group lean leader on lean approaches and cross-project sharing.
- Build effective relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
- Support onsite continuous improvement efforts.
- Coordinate and facilitate improvement events with project teams and experts.
- Reinforce continuous improvement principles and ensure ongoing application of tools.
- Support forepersons in observing work, assessing adherence to standardized work, and addressing abnormalities.
- Encourage crews to brainstorm and implement ongoing improvements.
- Support project teams, field leaders, and trade partners in applying 5S practices.
- Communicate 5S standards during onboarding of new workforce members and trade partners.
- Create plans and resources to achieve 5S standards.
- Support onsite flow and work management.
- Participate in developing flow schedules for work phases.
- Support superintendents and forepersons in daily planning, work management, and learning approaches.
- Promote one-piece flow for self-perform work and reduce batching practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug plans, including no-additional-cost vision coverage (for eligible non-craft and non-union craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
- Dental plan (for eligible non-craft and non-union craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
- 401(k) retirement plan with a Mortenson match (for eligible non-craft and non-union craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
- Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves (for eligible non-craft and non-union craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
- Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance (for eligible non-craft and non-union craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
- No-cost mental health tool and concierge with work-life resources (for eligible non-craft and non-union craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
- Tuition reimbursement (for eligible non-craft and non-union craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
- Adoption assistance (for eligible non-craft and non-union craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
- Gym membership discount program (for eligible non-craft and non-union craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
- Eligibility for Mortenson’s incentive plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
