Lean Implementation Lead: Last Planner & Scheduling

Yates Construction Co.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction Co. is seeking a role responsible for full-cycle implementation of the Last Planner System and aligning field-level planning with the CPM schedule (Primavera P6).

The role involves frequent travel to projects and active site involvement. You will lead Lean facilitation, coordinate schedule integration, address constraints, and coach stakeholders including Superintendents, Project Managers, and Trade Partners on lean planning and digital tools.

Qualifications

• Proven experience facilitating Pull Planning sessions and implementing the Last Planner System on active construction sites.
• 5+ years of general construction experience in commercial or industrial construction.
• Familiarity with Oracle Primavera P6 and Last Planner System® (LPS)
• Excellent communication skills, business perspective, quality focus.

Responsibilities

• Lean Facilitation: Lead and coach project teams on the implementation and management of LPS.
• Planning & Schedule Integration: Ensure the schedule and outcomes of planning sessions are aligned to fulfill contractual milestones
• Constraint Management: Proactively identify and track project timelines constraints, ensuring the field team is prepared accordingly before work begins
• Stakeholder Coaching: Continuously train Superintendents, Project Managers, and Trade Partners on implementing Lean behaviors and digital planning/scheduling tools.

Skills

Lean Facilitation

Construction

Systems

Core Competencies

Tools

Primavera P6

Last Planner System

Job description

Yates Construction Co. is seeking a role responsible for full-cycle implementation of the Last Planner System and aligning field-level planning with the CPM schedule (Primavera P6).

The role involves frequent travel to projects and active site involvement. You will lead Lean facilitation, coordinate schedule integration, address constraints, and coach stakeholders including Superintendents, Project Managers, and Trade Partners on lean planning and digital tools.