Continuous Improvement Project Manager 16781
Continuous Improvement Project Manager 16781
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Job Description
Come Build Your Career at Aecon!
As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy and partnering every day to build connect power and strengthen our communities.
At Aecon you can count on:
- Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we cant do it safely we dont do it at all.
- Integrity. We lead by example with humility and courage.
- Accountability. Were passionate about delivering on our commitments.
- Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.
We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So we invest in our people just like they invest in us!
At Aecon we:
- Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental emotional and physical wellbeing.
- Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
- Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments through initiatives like Equity Diversity & Inclusion training our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
- Are a leader in sustainable construction.With a strong commitment to operating responsiblyby minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.
Our business success relies on strong and continuous improvement driven by the diversity expertise and teamwork of our people. Were always searching the globe for innovative collaborative minds to join our bestinclass Aecon community!
What is the Opportunity
As part of an alliance agreement Aecon Nuclear has been awarded a contract with Ontario Power Generation to support the Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP). Beginning in 2023 Aecon will support the validation phase design procurement early site preparation and site mobilization scope for the Construction of the Unit 1 Small Modular Reactor at the Darlington site.
The Continuous Improvement Project Manager is a vital role within the Continuous Improvement (CI) team and the overall organization. Under the direction of the CI Director or Sr. Manager this role is responsible for the implementation of assigned improvement initiatives as well as planning and implementation of Aecon CI program elements (Lean Construction tools and best practices under our Building Smarter program) to enable our operations teams to achieve predictable excellent and everimproving results in project .
What Youll Do Here
- Overall: responsible for implementation of core corporate and sector CI program elements including (not limited to):
- Conditions of Satisfaction
- Last Planner System and other industry planning standards
- Standardization of best practices
- Problem solving tools including active problemsolving efforts (kaizen & workshops value stream mapping A3 etc)
- Good understanding of lean assessment tools.
- CI/Lean training across the project/organization
- Construction collaboration tools/standards like Big Room visual management 5S leader standard work effective huddles/communications/meeting run streams
- Waste reduction efforts including overseeing our waste reduction program/data/implementation efforts
- Single Point of Contact (SPOC) CI for their assigned area/project.
- Oversees/manages the projectbased Continuous Improvement team (CI coordinators any other roles).
- Maintains/manages the schedule and supporting tasks/action tracking related to the Continuous Improvement core deliverables and initiatives.
- Facilitates and chairs key stakeholder meetings related to key initiatives.
- Preparation and administration of communications (formal and informal) related to the promotion development and implementation of CI deliverables & assigned initiatives.
- Prepares maintains and delivers presentations and training for CI deliverables and initiatives.
- Support analysis screening and evaluation activities on incoming input / proposed improvement initiatives from various sources (Waste Walks lessons learned KPI trends field observations etc..
- Prepare supporting documents (procedures templates work aides training material etc. for assigned initiatives.
- Coordination of activities across assigned projects and crosssector stakeholders related to projectlevel and sectorwide improvements.
- Drafts CI Training Plans for implementation by corporate or sector training teams.
- Liaison and SPOC with Operations and support departments sector training Aecon University and HR Systems (LMS) team as well as CI teams across other Aecon sectors.
- Adheres to the companys sector quality program and departmental policies and procedures.
- Operation within a budget assigned by the applicable manager including development of estimates/budgets regular review of cost performance for assigned initiatives/projects.
- Procurement (purchase requisitions vendor coordination) of items as required to support initiatives.
- Responsible for supervision of all project CI team members for assigned project.
- Coordinate across all functions of the project as required to achieve assigned goals.
What You Bring to the Team:
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering or Business Administration Technical College Diploma or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Certified Lean Greenbelt with preference given to those with Lean Black Belt or Six Sigma Black Belt certification from an accredited institution.
- 5 years experience in lean construction leanbased tools and application of tools in a Construction/project delivery environment.
- 710 years collective experience in related field including project and general coordination.
- Direct experience with Project Management/Coordination is considered an asset.
- Ability to successfully coordinate a construction project and/or related support initiatives.
- Knowledge of elements of construction such as; technology equipment methods trade agreements and jurisdiction engineering cost control scheduling and safety requirements.
- Good communication organizational and supervisory skills are essential.
- High proficiency in standard computer programs. Power BI is considered an asset.
- Experience in project reports preparation and delivery in writing and verbally including presentation to various stakeholders.
- Flexibility to work out of various work locations primarily at assigned project office with a potential for field locations on an occasional basis.
- Regular visits/interactions with construction/field operations.
- Occasionally limited work inside the nuclear facility including within Zoned areas and Containment as necessary to observe and support work related to assigned initiatives.
- Limited travel as necessary within Southwestern Ontario with occasional travel beyond for related conferences and meetings.
We strongly encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply to work with us on the Darlington New Nuclear Project. At Aecon Indigenous is an umbrella term for First Nations (status and nonstatus) Metis and Inuit
Aecon fosters diversity inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including women visible minorities Indigenous peoples persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA) and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Contract
