Lean Manager (New York)

Turner Construction Co.; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness benefits

Voluntary legal plan

Identity theft protection

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Job summary

Turner Construction Co. in New York region seeks a Lean/Project Lean leader to drive customer value, learning, and continuous improvement across business units and projects. The role emphasizes Last Planner System, standard work, and coaching for lean culture.

You will collaborate with regional managers and project teams on lean principles, training, and process improvement, with travel 10-20% and a salary range reflecting 81k–120k annualized.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus at least five years of related experience.
• Proven written and verbal communication abilities; proficiency with MS Office.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills; BIM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean initiatives at the Business Unit or Project level to enhance value and collaboration.
• Utilize Last Planner System daily with project teams.
• Provide insight, direction and alignment to the business as part of the management team.
• Support project launches using Lean Roadmap and standard work.
• Establish Visual Management and Lean training across region; coach teams.
• Conduct project reviews and track measurable goals for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

BIM

Microsoft Office

Team Collaboration

Change Agent

Lifelong Learning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

BIM tools

Job description

Division: New York North
Project Location(s): Albany, NY 12201 USA
Minimum Years Experience: Travel Involved: 10-20% Job Type: Regular Job Classification: Experienced Education: Job Family: Construction Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Position Description:

Leads and supports at the Business Unit or Project Level efforts which are focused on enhancing customer value, nurturing a learning environment, facilitating continuous improvement processes, and maximizing project team collaboration.

Reports to:

General Manager, Operations Manager, or Regional Lean Manager. If assigned to a specific project, reports to the Project Executive or Project Manager. Has a dotted line reporting relationship to Regional Lean Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities*: In the areas assigned:

• Change agent implementing strategies that develop and strengthen a lean enterprise culture in alignment with region and company goals and priorities
• Works daily with the team\(s\) in the utilization of the mechanics of Last Planner® System
• Is a key member of the Business Unit or Project Management team\(s\) providing insight, direction and strategic alignment to the business
• Utilizing the Launch Matrix, works with project teams to support a successful project launch
• Supports project teams in using Lean Roadmap as a planning tool to achieve project and company goals
• Provides a consistent presence on assigned projects working with each team in setting up Visual Management, the Last Planner® System, 5S, etc.
• Supports development and implementation of local project and BU improvement and innovation initiatives through workshops, training, coaching, etc. to teach and practice lean principles, methods and tools
• Works with Regional Lean Manager and others to share and learn from improvement efforts
• Works with Regional Lean Manager to implement standard work for own activities (LPS coaching, Lean Training, etc.)
• Implements improvement and innovation projects based on direction set by business unit/regional leadership
• Facilitates the establishment of a lean management system and culture
• Develops and conducts standard lean training throughout region as well as supporting national training programs on topics such as: Last Planner® System, lean problem solving & process improvement, lean leadership and culture
• Conducts regular project reviews with the Project Team, Operations Manager, and Regional Lean Manager to review project status, challenges, and opportunities and to establish measurable goals for improvement
• May perform other duties as necessary or assigned Supports project teams in using Lean Roadmap as a learning resource by developing and following a plan to achieve project goals.

The salary range for this position is estimated to be $81,000.00 - $120,000.00 annualized, which represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Additionally, Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of five years' related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. Proven written and verbal communication abilities; proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite. Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills. Preferred Last Planner ® System project experience (alternatively, completed Advancing Lean training program). Preferred general lean knowledge and experience. Preferred experience working with BIM and BIM staff. Curiosity and interest in life-long learning and personal development. Willing to challenge status quo. Change agent who is able to influence others and lead without authority