Lean Engineer I - Solar - S California region

Lean Engineer

SUMMARY

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. This position requires 100% travel with regular rotations home every 3 weeks for 5 days. This is not a remote position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner closely with project leadership and craft workforce to establish trust and gain buy-in for lean approaches
• Provide regular feedback to project leadership and the group lean leader on the application of lean approaches to assist in cross-project sharing, including craft workforce participation/engagement, the activities undertaken, and related outcomes
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Support continuous improvement efforts onsite
  
  
  
  • Coordinate with the project team to plan and execute improvement events
  • Assist and facilitate portions of improvement events with the support of group and company experts
  • Provide support in reinforcing continuous improvement principles and ensuring ongoing application of essential tools after improvement events
  • Support forepersons on observing work, assessing adherence to standardized work, and addressing abnormalities effectively
  
  
• . Collaborate with forepersons to actively encourage crews to brainstorm and implement improvements on an ongoing basis
• Support the project team, field leaders, and trade partners in applying 5S practices
• 2. Support superintendents and forepersons to apply disciplined and consistent daily planning, work management, and learning approaches 3. Assist in promoting and maintaining continuous efforts towards one-piece flow for self-perform work and move away from batching practices
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Solid understanding of continuous improvement principles and how they apply to different work processes and environments
• Excellent reliability and follow through on commitments
• Effective trainer and facilitator
• Ability to influence through relationship building
• Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset
• Strong sense of curiosity and optimism
• Effectively work with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel up to 100%
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering or other science or mathematical related degree, or equivalent combination of education and technical/field experience demonstrated over multiple years of related work experience
• Internship experience in construction or manufacturing
• Prior experience on construction job sites preferred
• Current driver's license

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 $78,600 - $96,000. (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.

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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.

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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.

Other Items to Note

• 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.