Energy Storage - Lean Manager

About the role

SUMMARY    Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Lean Manager to support the Battery Energy Storage Solutions Group and Project Teams in defining and executing Lean Innovation agendas and Project Standard Work, while interacting with staff at all levels in a dynamic environment with professionalism and confidentiality.     This positions is 50% remote, 50% travel   RESPONSIBILITIES   Create strong partnerships with project leadership and craft workforce to establish trust and gain buy-in for lean approaches   Build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels   Lead by example, coaching team members in applying continuous improvement approaches   Promote continuous improvement principles onsite, acting as a key resource for identifying opportunities and executing improvements   Support group and project leaders in preparing for, conducting, and following up on improvement events   Engage with field leaders to build their capability in utilizing the Kaizen approach after improvement events   Measure baseline performance and improvements, ensuring visibility into improvements across projects   Collaborate with group leaders to recognize crews and teams for their contributions to improvements   Develop and implement 'Production Preparation Process' for new scopes of work   Support the lead project Superintendent to champion 5S practices with the project team, field leaders, and trade partners       QUALIFICATIONS   Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or related degree  OR   Equivalent combination of education and technical/field experience demonstrated over multiple years of related work experience   Minimum of six years' construction or manufacturing experience   Minimum of three years' experience applying continuous improvement in manufacturing or construction environments or related fields   Current driver's license   Expert understanding of continuous improvement principles and their application to various work processes and environments   Excellent reliability and follow-through on commitments   Effective trainer and facilitator   Strong ability to coach and mentor lean professionals   Ability to influence through relationship building   Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset   Strong sense of curiosity and optimism   Ability to work effectively with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels   Active listening skills and effective communication, openness to diverse input and feedback   Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans   Ability to travel up to 75%       A few benefits offered include:    (for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)   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         **The base pay range for this role is $100,100 - $150,200 MAX. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).       Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.        ** #LI-LB1 #LI-hybrid     **Please make note:  Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.      Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.        ABOUT MORTENSON   As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.        Let’s Redefine Possible®      Equal Employment Opportunity   Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.         Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.     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.