Mortenson Construction

Data Scientist

Mortenson Construction$92K — $138K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field; graduate degree preferred
  • 1-4 years of experience in data science
  • Proficient in data mining, predictive modeling, and statistical analysis
  • Full proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or similar coding languages
  • Experience with Fabric and Power BI
  • Basic familiarity with Salesforce and financial data systems
  • Strong presentation skills for complex analyses

Responsibilities

  • Understand and analyze assigned business challenges to enhance performance
  • Extract data from various sources for operational insights
  • Conduct statistical analyses and predictive modeling
  • Apply statistical and predictive techniques to manage large data sets
  • Develop methodologies using AI and ML when appropriate
  • Review program data consistently for performance optimization
  • Build relationships with diverse teams across the organization

Benefits

  • Medical and prescription drug plans with vision coverage
  • Dental plan
  • Generous 401k match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employer paid life and disability insurance
  • No-cost mental health resources and support
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Adoption assistance program
  • Gym membership discount program
Full Job Description
Job Description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Data Scientist that will be responsible for modeling complex business problems and discovering business insights through the use of statistical, algorithmic, mining, and visualization techniques to solve key business problems, and help build a data-driven business culture in an industry where analytics is still an undefined competency.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Understand the assigned business challenge and develop a plan to identify, obtain, and analyze the
  • necessary data to drive improved business performance
  • Extract information from internal systems, industry reports, public information, field reports, and other
  • data sources to identify statistical relationships and translate them into internal, operational insights
  • Conduct statistical analyses, randomized controlled trials, and predictive modeling
  • Apply and integrate statistical, mathematical, and predictive modeling to manage and manipulate
  • complex high-volume data from a variety of sources
  • Develop, analyze, and model operational, economic, management, and other organizational data
    • Quantify the competitive performance of business segments
    • Evaluate potential operational changes
    • Design new approaches and methodologies, ideally using AI & ML algorithms when appropriate
  • Review program data consistently to provide corrective action when necessary, based on information
  • collected and current trends to maximize business performance
  • Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
  • All other duties as assigned


QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in statistics, applied mathematics, data science, data analytics, or related discipline; graduate degree preferred
  • Minimum of 1-4 years of experience in data science
  • Proficiency with data mining, predictive modeling, and statistical analysis
  • Full proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or similar coding languages and platforms
  • Experience with Fabric and Power BI
  • Basic familiarity with Salesforce, Oracle, and GL/Financial data
  • Strong ability to concisely present and explain large amounts of information and complex methods
  • Ability to think analytically with great attention to detail
  • Shown experience in following complex instructions
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Willingness to advance business ideas that are sometimes unstructured and without clearly defined outcomes
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Shown understanding of business operations
  • Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback


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 $92,300 - $138,500. (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%). This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

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.


About Mortenson Construction

Mortenson Construction is a construction company that provides services in the areas of commercial, institutional, and energy construction. The company offers planning, design, and construction management services for various projects, including healthcare, education, sports, and entertainment facilities, as well as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power plants. Mortenson Construction serves clients in the public and private sectors, including federal, state, and local governments, as well as commercial and institutional clients. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Learn more about Mortenson Construction
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$5 billion

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