Project Continuous Improvement Manager

Aecon • Bowmanville, ON

21h • CA$110,000 - CA$160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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 ever-improving results in project execution.

Requirements

• 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, lean-based tools and application of tools in a Construction/project delivery environment.
• 7-10 years collective experience in related field, including project execution and general coordination.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Black Belt or Six Sigma Black Belt certification from an accredited institution.
• Direct experience with Project Management/Coordination is considered an asset.
• Power BI is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementation of core corporate and sector CI program elements, including Conditions of Satisfaction, Last Planner System and other industry planning standards, standardization of best practices, problem-solving tools (kaizen & workshops, value stream mapping, A3, etc.), lean assessment tools, CI/Lean training, and construction collaboration tools/standards (Big Room, visual management, 5S, leader standard work, effective huddles/communications/meeting run streams), and waste reduction efforts.
• Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for CI for their assigned area/project.
• Oversee and manage the project-based Continuous Improvement team (CI coordinators + any other roles).
• Maintain and manage the schedule and supporting tasks/action tracking related to Continuous Improvement core deliverables and initiatives.
• Facilitate and chair key stakeholder meetings related to key initiatives.
• Prepare and administer communications (formal and informal) related to the promotion, development, and implementation of CI deliverables & assigned initiatives.
• Prepare, maintain, and deliver 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.
• Coordinate activities across assigned projects and cross-sector stakeholders related to project-level and sector-wide improvements.
• Draft CI Training Plans for implementation by corporate or sector training teams.
• Act as a 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.
• Adhere to the company’s sector quality program, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Operate within an assigned budget, including development of estimates/budgets, and regular review of cost performance for assigned initiatives/projects.
• Handle 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.

Benefits

• Services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Investment in your development through Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.
• Work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas.
• Meaningful initiatives, training, partnerships with Veteran groups, Aecon Women in Trades and diversity programs, as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
• Managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree