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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Scientist - **Company:** Mortenson Construction - **Location:** Minneapolis, MN, United States - **Salary:** $92,300.0 - $138,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Centers, Data Mining, R (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Oracle (Applications), Power BI, Salesforce.Com, SQL Databases, Data Analytics, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88178223/1 ## About the Role * 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 ## Description * 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, 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., 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.). 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