Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States · On-site
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Lean Manager I SUMMARY Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Lean Manager I to support the Operating Group and Project Teams in defining and executing Lean Innovation agendas and Project Standard Work, while inte…
Skills: Lean Management, Continuous Improvement, Kaizen, 5S Practices, Production Preparation Process
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States · On-site
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States · On-site
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States · On-site
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States · On-site
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States · On-site
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States · On-site
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States · On-site
$108k–$205k/yr
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States · On-site
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States · On-site
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States · On-site
$28/hr–$40/hr
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States · On-site
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States · On-site
$102k–$136k/yr
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States · On-site
$43k–$58k/yr
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States · On-site
$133k–$165k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-02 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-105 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 105 Position Role Type: Unspecified U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Sec…
Skills: Embedded Systems Engineering, Software Development, Integration Testing, HTML, XML
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States · On-site
$133k–$164k/yr
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States · On-site
Description Are you interested in doing something different every day? Do you have good customer service skills? Are you good with details? This position is Monday thru Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. May require work over 40 …
Skills: Digital Printing, Bindery, Customer Service, Print Finishing, Delivery
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States · On-site
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Skills: Electromechanical Design, 3D CAD Modeling, GD&T, Product Testing, Agile Methodology
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States · On-site
Job Summary As a Designer Team Manager, you develop and lead technical teams to drive innovation and operational excellence. You manage competencies, foster collaboration, and ensure the efficient execution of technical …
Skills: Electromechanical Design, Team Leadership, Agile Methodology, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), 3D CAD Modeling (Creo)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States · On-site
$108k–$205k/yr
Date Posted: 2026-07-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The abil…
Skills: Technical Project Management, Systems Development Lifecycle, Requirements Definition, Systems Integration, Verification Testing
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The Lean Manager I supports project teams in executing Lean Innovation agendas and Project Standard Work. They are responsible for coaching team members in continuous improvement, leading Kaizen events, and implementing 5S practices.
Requires a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience, with at least six years of construction or manufacturing experience. Candidates must have three years of experience applying continuous improvement and be able to travel up to 75%.
Lean Manager I
SUMMARY
Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Lean Manager I to support the Operating Group and Project Teams in defining and executing Lean Innovation agendas and Project Standard Work, while interacting with staff at all levels in a dynamic environment with professionalism and confidentiality.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Create strong partnerships with project leadership and craft workforce to establish trust and gain buy-in for lean approaches
Build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
Lead by example, coaching team members in applying continuous improvement approaches
Promote continuous improvement principles onsite, acting as a key resource for identifying opportunities and executing improvements
Support group and project leaders in preparing for, conducting, and following up on improvement events
Engage with field leaders to build their capability in utilizing the Kaizen approach after improvement events
Measure baseline performance and improvements, ensuring visibility into improvements across projects
Collaborate with group leaders to recognize crews and teams for their contributions to improvements
Develop and implement 'Production Preparation Process' for new scopes of work
Support the lead project Superintendent to champion 5S practices with the project team, field leaders, and trade partners
QUALIFICATIONS
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 of six years' construction or manufacturing experience
Minimum of three years' experience applying continuous improvement in manufacturing or construction environments or related fields
Current driver's license
Expert understanding of continuous improvement principles and their application to various work processes and environments
Excellent reliability and follow-through on commitments
Effective 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
Ability to work effectively with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
Active listening skills and effective communication, openness to diverse input and feedback
Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans
Ability to travel up to 75%
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 $100,100 MIN - $150,200 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.
Let’s Redefine Possible®
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.
Let’s Redefine Possible®
Mortenson is a U.S.-based, top-25 builder, developer and provider of energy and engineering services committed to helping organizations move their strategies forward. Mortenson’s broad portfolio of integrated services ensures that its customers’ investments result in high-performing assets. The result is a turnkey partner, fully invested in the business success of its customers. Founded in 1954, Mortenson has operations across North America with offices in Chicago, Denver, Fargo, Iowa City, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Nashville, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. For additional information, visit www.mortenson.com.
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