Innovation Manager - Military Veterans

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a Top 25 builder, developer, and EPC, 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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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

• Manage Mortenson's Innovation Stage Gate Process to help prioritize the development of innovative ideas created by the i4 team and by various team members.
• Create a business case and return-on-investment estimate for prioritized innovative initiatives.
• Assist in the programmatic and schematic planning of prototypes and pilots for innovative initiatives.
• Support operating groups in developing and advancing their annual business plans, specifically related to their innovation goals and objectives.
• Work with group leaders to crowd source innovative ideas and advance a culture of innovation.
• Build strategic relationships with established companies, start-ups, and academic institutions to accelerate innovation in the AEC industry.
• Monitor new/alternative technological trends and developments and utilize resources and tools to implement changes that will strengthen the organization as an industry leader.
• All other duties as assigned.

• 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.
• Communication/Engagement - Effectively work and build relationships with respect to diverse input, backgrounds, organization levels and feedback.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• 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.

• Mortenson provides a comprehensive benefits program to team members and their families to support their health, build long-term financial security, and provide the opportunity for work and life balance. Benefits offered to non-craft, non-union, full-time team members include:
• Medical and prescription drug plans - the choice between two affordable HSA-eligible medical plans that include vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with generous matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program online mental health tool and concierge
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program
• Identity Theft Protection