P _ osition Description Summary :_
You will field-implement an established construction planning program for projects primarily within the Electrical Transmission industry. Travel to/from field projects to implement and audit the program is a significant part of the position and can be up to 90% of the time. Ability to work and communicate with a wide cross section of individuals, from field contractors to corporate executives is critical.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities :
• Share and educate construction team members on the concepts of systems such as Last Planner® including principles such as: Look ahead plans, weekly work plan, percent plan complete, increased site visualization, daily huddles, among other construction methods.
• Document current problems and understand root causes of construction inefficiencies and errors.
• Facilitate discussions towards implementing construction process improvements, collect feedback, develop recommendations and pilot solutions.
• Collaborate with others to create process improvement programs to include: Process documentation, checklists, work instructions, system requirements, system roll-out process, etc.
• Provide feedback on cross-functional relationships between: Project Development, Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, Finance, Construction Management, etc.
• Facilitate improved communication between all cross-functional relationships.
Required Qualification:
• 5+ years field experience in Construction Management, or Project Management including planning, scheduling, document preparation, information management, etc.
• Experience in developing and implementing program improvements in an Industrial / Construction environment
• General knowledge of construction site safety
• Familiar with construction best practices, lean construction, and other construction process improvement tools.
• High level of interpersonal skills
• High level of organization skills
• High attention to detail
• Able to efficiently multitask
• Proficient in MS Suite of software
• Valid driver's license
Desired Qualifications :
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Construction Technology Management, Construction Management, Civil/Electrical/Construction Engineering
• Experience in the Electrical Transmission Industry
_ ** Current Travel Requirements :**_
• 50 to 90%, but with very minimal overnight stays. All travel reimbursed.