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Innovation Manager
Summary
Provide leadership in vision, strategy, and thinking methodologies used to innovate new products and services, introduce novel or disruptive ideas, improve existing processes, and create a culture of innovation within Mortenson. Lead innovation projects using skills and experience in construction.
Responsibilities
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.
Please Make Note
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
Summary
Provide leadership in vision, strategy, and thinking methodologies used to innovate new products and services, introduce novel or disruptive ideas, improve existing processes, and create a culture of innovation within Mortenson. Lead innovation projects using skills and experience in construction.
Responsibilities
- Lead Company R&D efforts to include rapid prototyping, product development, industrialization, development of new tools and equipment.
- Partner with key operating groups in developing specific capabilities and collaborate with operating groups to track KPIS
- Partner with outside entities to advance improvements within the construction industry and Mortenson's business
- Support operating groups in developing business plans related to innovation
- Create an innovative culture that differentiates Mortenson in delivering value to our customers
- Establish and manage the innovation center as the HUB for Mortenson’s transformational innovation
- Work with group leaders to run group level innovation challenges to crowd source innovation that solves problems
- Design and model solutions for customer innovation and experience along with similar initiatives variants
- Expand Innovation’s group reach through the development of the Innovation HUB
- Build strategic relationship with established companies, start-ups, and academic institutions to accelerate innovation in the AEC industry
- Monitors new/alternative technological trends and developments and utilizes resources and tools to implement changes that will strengthen the organization as an industry leader
- Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
- Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance
- Strategic Planning – Thorough knowledge of research and analysis methods and techniques; thorough knowledge of statistical analysis and forecasting techniques.
- Technology – Knowledge of general office equipment and personal computers to include word processing, spreadsheet and related software. Comprehensive knowledge of office systems, practices, procedures, and administration.
- Data Analytics - Knowledge of organization and operations analysis techniques in order to study complex business issues, perform analysis between multiple datasets, conduct predictive analysis, and convey results to management.
- Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
- Some travel required
- Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related EAC industry degree
- Minimum of 6 years related AEC industry or construction experience
- 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
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.
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.
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.
Salary : $119,500 - $179,300
