Construction Lean Technician I and II - Solar

About the Role

Mortenson is currently seeking a Lean Technician I or II to join our Solar Team. The successful candidate will assist crew leads and forepersons with applying Mortenson’s kaizen-based continuous improvement approach to enhance work safety, streamline processes, and improve project outcomes. This is a 100% travel position, requiring temporary relocation to project sites and working on a rotation schedule. Preference is given to candidates located in the Southwest region (Arizona, California), but the role is also open to candidates in Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, Florida, and the Carolinas.

Responsibilities

• Partner closely with project leadership to support continuous improvement efforts onsite
• Coordinate with the project team to plan and execute kaizen events
• Participate in kaizen workshops with project teams
• Help project teams embrace lean tools such as GEMBA walks, Daily Management System (DMS), and Idea capture system
• Reinforce continuous improvement principles and tools post-kaizen events
• Support forepersons in observing work, assessing adherence to standardized work, and addressing abnormalities
• Collaborate with forepersons to encourage crews to brainstorm and implement ongoing improvements
• Assist project team, field leaders, and trade partners in applying 5S practices
• Assist superintendents and forepersons in applying daily planning, work management, and learning approaches
• Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience as a Lean Technician I or construction field leader (Crew Lead, Foreperson, General Foreperson)
• Experience applying lean methods (e.g., kaizen events)
• Basic understanding of continuous improvement principles in various work processes and environments
• Excellent reliability and follow-through on commitments
• Ability to influence through relationship building
• Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset
• Strong sense of curiosity and optimism
• Effectively work with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Active listening skills and effective communication, open to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to work full-time on site in remote locations

Lean Technician I Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Construction experience
• Experience applying lean methods

The base pay range for this role is $27.55 to $37.21 hourly.

Lean Technician II Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience as a Lean Technician I or construction field leader (Crew Lead, Foreperson, General Foreperson)

The base pay range for this role is $30.77 to $41.54 hourly (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%).

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include 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

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. Let’s Redefine Possible®.

Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected category.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Candidates must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status.