Senior Innovation Manager

 SUMMARY  

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Lean Manager to partner with group leadership in planning and executing lean strategies, support project teams with 5S, flow construction, and kaizen-based continuous improvement, and capture quantitative improvements for future project pursuits and business strategy. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Create strong partnerships with leaders and workforce to establish trust and gain buy-in for lean approaches 

• Promote continuous improvement principles and support leaders in improvement events and follow-ups 

• Measure and ensure visibility of baseline performance and improvements across projects 

• Develop and implement standards for identifying and responding to abnormal conditions 

• Champion 5S practices and ensure consistency in policies, plans, and jobsite standards 

• Advocate for Flow Construction, supporting teams in developing flow schedules and planning approaches 

• Encourage ongoing brainstorming and implementation of improvements by crews 

• All other duties as assigned 

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 eight years' construction or manufacturing experience 

• Minimum six years' experience applying continuous improvement in manufacturing or construction 

• Current driver’s license 

• Expert understanding of continuous improvement principles and their application 

• Excellent reliability and follow-through on commitments 

• Excellent 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 

• Effectively work with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels 

• Active listening and effective communication skills, open 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 Assistan