Engineering Manager, Data and AI

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an Engineering Manager to provide leadership of our data platforms and engineering services that power our AI and analytic solutions used across the company. This role is responsible for leading our data engineering efforts, driving the adoption of best practices and operational processes related to our use of data throughout the data lifecycle, and being an expert on data concepts, strategies, and direction across the company. This leader will engage with business partners, peers, and outside vendors to drive industry-leading data solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead overall management of data platform solutions for the company.
• Identify and drive strategic opportunities to enable and promote innovation with data assets and tools.
• Drive business outcomes through technology by partnering with business and operating group leaders to enable and support their data reporting needs.
• Create and execute a strategic vision to justify and promote investments in data capabilities to advance our team member experience across the company in alignment with department and company goals.
• Develop and maintain robust data infrastructure to support AI initiatives, ensuring seamless integration and scalability of AI models and algorithms across the company's data platforms
• Champion learnings and best practices for the use of common data engineering tools and modern cloud technologies.
• Establish metrics to proactively identify areas of improvement and measure progress.
• Lead engagement with business leaders on upcoming data engineering changes through internal knowledge sharing activities.
• Coordinate with service delivery peers across departments to drive best-in-class service and support across functions.
• Lead the planning and execution of service support plans for major projects, technology changes, and data system implementations.
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Stay abreast of the latest data engineering capabilities and technologies to ensure the company remains at the forefront of industry advancements.
• Develop a staff that takes ownership for resolving problems and embraces root cause analysis, quick problem resolution, and continuous improvement.
• Determine staffing requirements; interview and hire personnel as appropriate.
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, Business Administration, Computer Science, or other related field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of data engineering and business/industry work experience and at least 3 years in leading data engineering operational and/or service delivery functions.
• Experience working with modern cloud data technology stacks (e.g., Azure, GCP, AWS)
• Strong business acumen and interpersonal skills; able to work with Business to influence and effect change to achieve common goals.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain data engineering concepts and technologies to business teams, and business concepts to technologists.
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholder relationships from peers to end users.
• Be detail oriented, and self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to be a strong problem solver and decision maker with the courage and conviction to follow through on decisions, mediate conflict, and drive change.
• Strong capability on execution to effectively carry out plans and achieve goals.
• Experience with service readiness and project implementation planning.
• Experience with construction, property management, engineering, or business operations preferred.

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 $126,500 - $189,800. (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.  

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.