Lean Manager II - Civil

About the Role

• Create strong partnerships with project leadership and craft workforce for lean approaches. • Build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and all organizational levels. • Lead by example and coach team members in continuous improvement. • Promote onsite continuous improvement principles. • Identify opportunities, plan, and execute continuous improvement initiatives for projects. • Support leaders in preparing, conducting, and following up on improvement events. • Measure performance and ensure visibility into improvements. • Champion 5S practices with project teams, field leaders, and trade partners. • Advocate for Flow Construction and assist project teams in developing flow schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸continuous improvement
• ▸lean practices
• ▸5s champion
• ▸flow scheduling
• ▸performance metrics
• ▸improvement events

What You Bring

The company does not accept unsolicited agency communications and requires candidates to be currently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). • Minimum six years of construction or manufacturing experience. • Minimum four years of continuous improvement experience in construction or manufacturing. • Current driver’s license. • Expert understanding of continuous improvement principles. • Strong coaching, mentoring, and facilitation skills. • Ability to influence and build relationships across all levels. • Proactive self‑starter with a growth mindset, curiosity, and optimism. • Excellent communication, active listening, reliability, and follow‑through. • Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action plans. • Ability to travel up to 75% of the time.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸6 years
• ▸ci experience
• ▸driver's license
• ▸coaching skills
• ▸self-starter

Benefits

The role requires up to 75% travel and is open to candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship. Base pay ranges from $107,200 to $160,800, with higher ranges for select locations, and includes eligibility for Mortenson’s incentive plan. • Medical, prescription drug, and vision coverage at no additional cost. • Dental insurance plan. • 401(k) 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. • Base salary $107,200‑$160,800 (higher in select locations) plus eligibility for incentive plan.

Work Environment

Onsite