Manager, Continuous Improvementns

Aecon•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

Reporting directly to the Associate Director, Commercial Operations, the Manager, Continuous Improvement is responsible for ensuring the Aecon Commercial Operations team supports Aecon US business operations for driving operational excellence across the organization by identifying, prioritizing, and leading process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, consistency, and value delivery. This role partners closely with Commercial Operations, field teams, and technology leaders to improve how work gets done—while ensuring improvements are practical, measurable, and sustainable. The ideal candidate is both analytical and hands‑on: someone who can diagnose root causes, facilitate change, coach teams, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across the business. Citizenship Requirement:This position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. As a result, applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
6–10+ years of experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or business transformation
Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional process improvement initiatives
Strong understanding of commercial or project‑based operations
Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Structured problem‑solving and analytical thinking
Strong facilitation and influence skills
Bias toward action and measurable outcomes
Ability to simplify complexity and drive alignment
High ownership, resilience, and follow‑through

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) or equivalent certification
Experience in construction, engineering, EPC, or capital‑intensive industries
Familiarity with estimating, procurement, contracts, and compliance workflows
Experience supporting ERP or enterprise system improvements
Experience working in regulated or federally governed environments

Responsibilities

Lead the identification, prioritization, and execution of continuous improvement initiatives across estimating, contracts, procurement, compliance, and related functions
Translate business challenges into structured improvement efforts using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
Develop improvement roadmaps aligned with strategic objectives and operational capacity
Ensure improvements are scalable, repeatable, and aligned with enterprise standards
Facilitate current‑state assessments, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and future‑state design
Reduce cycle time, rework, variation, and manual effort across key commercial processes
Partner with Solution Architects to ensure process improvements are properly documented and standardized
Validate that improved processes are aligned with system capabilities and controls
Define success metrics and KPIs for improvement initiatives
Track performance improvements and quantify benefits (cost savings, time savings, risk reduction)
Report progress, outcomes, and risks to leadership in a clear and actionable manner
Ensure sustained adoption and performance post‑implementation
Coach and support business leaders and teams in continuous improvement practices
Lead workshops, Kaizen events, and problem‑solving sessions
Promote a culture of accountability, data‑driven decision‑making, and continuous learning
Support training and enablement efforts tied to new processes and tools
Partner with Program Managers to align improvement initiatives with broader transformation efforts
Collaborate with IT and system owners on process‑driven technology enhancements
Serve as a trusted advisor to operations, finance, and leadership teams
Balance enterprise standardization with field and operational realities