Senior Innovation Manager

Mortenson

Senior Lean Manager partnering with project teams to implement lean strategies for continuous improvement. Establishing trust and executing lean methods across various construction projects.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $137,000 - $205,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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%

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Continuous Improvement5S PracticesFlow ConstructionPerformance MeasurementStandards DevelopmentConstruction EngineeringProject ManagementProblem SolvingTraining and FacilitationAbnormal Condition Response

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingProactive Self-StarterActive ListeningCuriosityOptimism

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementCurrent Driver’s License