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Mortenson Construction Lean Engineer I or II - Solar in Minneapolis, Minnesota
ABOUT MORTENSON As a Top 25 builder, developer, and EPC, 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 SUMMARY As a Lean Engineer I or II (depending on experience) for our Solar Operating Group at Mortenson, you will support project teams 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 is a 100% travelling 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 Support the onboarding of new craft workforce and trade partners by communicating 5S standards Create plans and resources to achieve 5S standards Support flow and work management onsite Actively participate in flow schedule development for relevant work phases 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 75-100%. Prior experience on construction job sites is preferred. Current driver's license EDUCATION 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 Minimum one year construction or manufacturing experience Experience applying continuous improvement in manufacturing or construction VISA Sponsorship IS NOT offered for this position. 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. #LI-GB1 Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.