Lean Manager (Philadelphia)

Turner Construction•Philadelphia, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lean Manager leads and supports business-unit- or project-level efforts to enhance customer value, foster a learning environment, facilitate continuous improvement, and maximize project-team collaboration. The role serves as a change agent who helps develop and strengthen a lean enterprise culture aligned with regional and company goals. The position works closely with project teams and business-unit leadership, provides a consistent presence on assigned construction projects, and supports the establishment of a lean management system and culture. Extensive travel is required. The manager applies lean methods and tools, including the Last Planner® System, Visual Management, 5S, and the Lean Roadmap. The role supports project launches, improvement and innovation initiatives, training, coaching, project reviews, and collaboration across the region and company. The position reports to a General Manager, Operations Manager, or Regional Lean Manager; when assigned to a specific project, it reports to the Project Executive or Project Manager. It also has a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Regional Lean Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Proven written and verbal communication abilities.
Proficiency with computer applications, including the Microsoft Office suite.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
Curiosity and interest in lifelong learning and personal development.
Willingness to challenge the status quo.
Ability to influence others and lead without authority.
Initiative, patience, and perseverance.
Coaching mindset and skills.
Extensive travel is required.

Nice To Haves

Last Planner® System project experience, or completion of an Advancing Lean training program.
General lean knowledge and experience.
Experience working with BIM and BIM staff.

Responsibilities

Act as a change agent, implementing strategies that develop and strengthen a lean enterprise culture aligned with regional and company goals and priorities.
Work daily with teams to use the mechanics of the Last Planner® System.
Serve as a key member of business-unit or project management teams, providing insight, direction, and strategic alignment.
Use the Launch Matrix to support successful project launches.
Support project teams in using the Lean Roadmap as a planning tool and learning resource to achieve project and company goals.
Maintain a consistent presence on assigned projects and help teams establish Visual Management, the Last Planner® System, 5S, and related practices.
Support local project and business-unit improvement and innovation initiatives through workshops, training, coaching, and instruction in lean principles, methods, and tools.
Collaborate with the Regional Lean Manager and others to share and learn from improvement efforts.
Work with the Regional Lean Manager to implement standard work for activities such as Last Planner® System coaching and lean training.
Implement improvement and innovation projects according to direction from business-unit or regional leadership.
Facilitate the establishment of a lean management system and culture.
Develop and conduct regional lean training and support national training programs on topics including the Last Planner® System, lean problem solving and process improvement, and lean leadership and culture.
Conduct regular project reviews with the Project Team, Operations Manager, and Regional Lean Manager to review status, challenges, and opportunities and establish measurable improvement goals.
Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.