Manager of Lean - Takt Planning

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Manager of Lean, to support our construction project teams to execute Takt Planning and Takt Control, known as “Flow Construction” within Mortenson. Since 2017, 50 Mortenson project teams have applied Flow Construction. We are seeking a seasoned Takt Planning and Takt Control expert and facilitator to support a growing number of project teams to take this approach to the next level.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create strong partnerships to establish trust and gain confidence in the Flow Construction approach.
  • Partner with Group and Project Leaders to assess opportunities by project and phase of work, and secure commitments to the Flow Construction approach.
  • Maintain engagement by Field Operations Managers and Project Leaders (Project Executives, Project Managers, Superintendents, Schedulers, Trade Partner Leaders) in both the upfront phase (Takt Planning) and throughout execution (Takt Control).
• Support a portfolio of projects with Flow Construction. (The number of projects will depend on the size and complexity. Projects currently applying the Flow Construction approach range from Mega projects ($1bn ) to <$5M and everything in between.)
  • Support project teams, including Mortenson Teams and Trade Partners, to develop and commit to Flow Schedules (Takt Plans)
  • Support project teams to put in place Takt Control / Steering processes including Look-Ahead, Weekly and Daily Planning processes to maintain excellent flow despite changes and impacts.
  • Facilitate effective use of associated tools.
  • Do this with a dual focus on developing capability and improving outcomes.
• Contribute to the improvement of Mortenson’s Flow Construction approach.
  • Assess project team’s application of Flow Construction and capture lessons learned.
  • Support us to improve how we monitor and measure the effectiveness of our Flow Construction capability and outcomes.
  • Develop, refine and advance the use of tools.
  • Help us imagine where we can take Flow Construction, and help us get there.
• Coach and develop key individuals to create capability and a culture of continuous improvement within their Groups.
  • Lead by example with ongoing development of your own technical and leadership capabilities – always be learning and growing.
  • Coach, advise and partner with Group Lean resources and Field Leaders (Field Operations Manager, Superintendents, and Forepersons/General Forepersons) to develop Flow Construction capability.

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 experience
• Minimum of ten years’ experience in a Lean or other operational functional role (e.g. Quality, Safety, Planning & Scheduling)
• Experience working with construction project teams to facilitate Takt Planning
• Expert understanding of Takt Planning and Takt Control
• Humble learner; strong sense of curiosity and optimism
• Proactive self-starter with a growth mindset
• Excellent reliability and follow through on commitments
• Excellent trainer and facilitator
• Strong ability to coach and mentor Group and Project Leaders on how to engage their teams in continuous improvement. Strong ability to coach and mentor Lean professionals in their roles.
• Ability to influence through relationship building at group and project leader level
• Effectively work with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel a minimum of 50% to diverse locations in the continental U.S.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use

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 $134,300 - $201,500. (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.

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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.