SUMMARY
Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Manager of Lean that will be responsible for creating a culture of inclusion and continuous improvement by developing and supporting effective execution of Flow Construction and Kaizen approaches across various business environments.
Accepted Locations: US requiring National Travel
RESPONSIBILITIES
Establish company-wide standards for the Lean approach (Flow Construction or Kaizen)
Maintain consistency and effectiveness of the approach by assessing and improving
Develop and coach HQ Lean and Group resources to support and execute the approach effectively
Engage Group Leaders and other Group resources, personally and through direct reports, to plan and execute the Lean approach effectively
Support Groups to measure, capture, and sustain improvements, celebrate teams, and update baseline performance for future work expectations
Provide significant input to the annual business plan for the Lean approach, including enhancements and guidance on strategy for different levels of support and activity across Groups and projects
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Construction Management, Industrial Engineering or a related degree
OR
Equivalent combination of education and technical/field experience demonstrated over multiple years of related work experience
Minimum of fifteen years construction or manufacturing experience
Minimum of ten years experience in a continuous improvement or other operational functional role (e.g. Quality, Safety, Planning, Process Excellence)
Experience facilitating lean activities (Kaizen Events, Improvement Initiatives, Takt Planning)
Expert understanding of continuous improvement tools and practices (Kaizen, Lean, Takt Planning)
Humble learner with curiosity and optimism
Proactive self-starter with growth mindset
Excellent reliability and follow-through
Strong ability to coach and mentor leaders and professionals
Ability to travel up to 50% within the continental U.S.
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 $144,900 MIN - $127,400 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.
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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.
Mortenson by the numbers
2025 revenue
regional offices across the US
team members
best workplace awards (last 5 years)
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