Director of Lean Construction & Operational Excellence

PC Construction Company; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Job summary

PC Construction is seeking a Director of Lean Construction to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Lean practices across regions and projects. This executive role partners with project teams, leaders, and stakeholders to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen collaboration while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Key duties include enterprise-wide Lean strategy, coaching teams, Kaizen events, value stream mapping, pull planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years in construction industry experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean construction methodologies and continuous improvement programs.
• Strong understanding of construction operations, project delivery processes, and workflow optimization.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing change across multiple stakeholders.
• Lean Construction Institute Certifications (LCI-CPC) - Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise-wide Lean construction strategies, standards, and best practices.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, safety, and project delivery performance.
• Facilitate Lean programs, including Kaizen events, value stream mapping, pull planning, and problem-solving workshops.
• Partner with project teams to identify process inefficiencies, eliminate waste, and improve workflow effectiveness.
• Support project planning and execution to help ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and with exceptional quality.
• Provide coaching, training, and mentorship to project teams and emerging Lean champions throughout the organization.
• Conduct project site visits to assess opportunities, guide implementation efforts, and support operational excellence.
• Collaborate with clients, trade partners, and internal stakeholders to promote Lean principles and drive successful outcomes.
• Measure, monitor, and report on Lean performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay current on industry trends, emerging Lean practices, and construction innovation opportunities.

Skills

Lean principles

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Continuous improvement

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related

Tools

Kaizen events

Job description

PC Construction is seeking a Director of Lean Construction to lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Lean practices across regions and projects. This executive role partners with project teams, leaders, and stakeholders to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen collaboration while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Key duties include enterprise-wide Lean strategy, coaching teams, Kaizen events, value stream mapping, pull planning,