Data Solutions Manager

Data Solutions Manager

SUMMARY

Mortenson Construction is seeking a strategic and technically adept Data Solutions Manager to lead our Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Business Intelligence, and Data Operations functions. This role plays a critical part in shaping and executing Mortenson's enterprise data strategy and reports directly to the Director of AI. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise with a product ownership mindset to deliver robust, scalable, and business-driven data capabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership & Product Ownership

• Serve as the primary liaison between business partners and the data team, translating business objectives into data capabilities and roadmaps.
• Develop and maintain data product roadmaps and implementation plans aligned with enterprise priorities.
• Foster a product-oriented culture focused on business value delivery, continuous improvement, and end-user empowerment.

Data Engineering & Architecture

• Oversee a team leveraging Informatica Cloud to ingest and transform data into Mortenson's on-prem Oracle Enterprise Data Warehouse.
• Collaborate with Data Architecture leads to ensure integrity, performance, and scalability of the enterprise data warehouse.
• Balance the ongoing maintenance of the legacy data environment with modernization efforts.

Business Intelligence

• Manage a decentralized BI model by providing governance, tools, and standards while leading the central BI oversight team.
• Enable self-service reporting and dashboarding across business units with strong data stewardship principles.

Data Operations

• Build out the Data Operations function from the ground up, including monitoring, data quality, observability, and issue resolution capabilities.
• Define operational SLAs and establish practices for proactive system management and support.

Future-State Architecture

• Lead the implementation of a data mesh architecture leveraging the Microsoft Fabric technology stack.
• Empower business units to manage and utilize their own data domains for Reporting, Analytics, and AI use cases.
• Drive adoption of modern data practices that support federated governance, discoverability, and interoperability.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 7+ years of experience in data engineering, BI, or data architecture roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Strong experience with ETL tools (Informatica preferred) and enterprise data warehouses (Oracle or similar).
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex data programs.
• Proven ability to manage legacy platforms while transitioning to modern cloud and decentralized architectures.
• Expertise in stakeholder management, roadmap development, and agile delivery practices.

Preferred:

• Experience implementing data mesh or similar decentralized data architectures.
• Hands-on exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, Power BI, or related technologies.
• Construction, engineering, or industrial operations industry knowledge.

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.

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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.