Lean Project Leader: Culture and Continuous Improvement

Turner Construction Company; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company seeks an experienced Lean professional to lead and support regional and project-level lean initiatives, fostering a learning environment and maximizing collaboration. The role focuses on Lean Roadmap, Last Planner System, and standard work across projects.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience, strong communication, and coaching abilities, and willingness to travel extensively to construction sites.

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 or Advancing Lean training; BIM experience desired.

Responsibilities

• 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 in the utilization of the mechanics of Last Planner System.
• Is a key member of the Business Unit or Project Management team 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.

Skills

Last Planner System

Lean principles

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

BIM

Job description

Turner Construction Company seeks an experienced Lean professional to lead and support regional and project-level lean initiatives, fostering a learning environment and maximizing collaboration. The role focuses on Lean Roadmap, Last Planner System, and standard work across projects.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience, strong communication, and coaching abilities, and willingness to travel extensively to construction sites.