Associate Data Scientist - Estimating

Associate Data Scientist

Mortenson is seeking an Associate Data Scientist to provide dedicated support to the Estimating organization, focused on automating workflows, predictive modeling, data visualizations, and custom AI/ML solutions. This role is ideal for recent graduates with a background in data science, data analytics, artificial intelligence, or a related field.

• Understand the assigned business challenge and develop a plan to identify, obtain, and analyze the necessary data to drive improved business performance in existing and new estimating processes
• Translate business requirements into business-ready analytics and AI solutions, including automated data workflows between source systems and enterprise data infrastructure
• Collect, clean, and analyze data from various sources including estimating platforms, project management systems, financial records, and field operations
• Conduct statistical analyses, randomized controlled trials, and predictive modeling
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in data science, AI, and construction analytics
• Develop, analyze, and model estimating, operational, economic, and other organizational data
• Test and evaluate AI & ML solutions and functionalities within and beyond enterprise solutions
• 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

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in data science, data analytics, statistics, computer science, or a related discipline
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a data science or AI function, preferably an internship in applied AI or data science
• Proficiency with predictive modeling, statistical analysis, data mining, and data visualization
• Experience with LLMs, multimodal models, or generative AI/ML (eg. Azure AI Foundry, Google Vertex)
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, or similar coding languages and platforms including IDE platforms such as Jupyter Notebook, Spyder, Visual Studio Code
• Experience working with ML Frameworks, Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and related data tools
• Prior work or experience in construction, architecture, engineering, or real estate development, preferred
• 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
• Ability to travel approximately 10%

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include 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 range:
Min $69,900 – Max $104,900. (Actual range is higher for Denver, CO; Chicago, IL – 5%; Seattle, WA; Portland, OR – 10%; Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open for 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.

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.

• 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.