Senior Lean Associate (Remote/Travel Required)

Alberici Constructors; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Health insurance (day 1)

Paid parental leave

Continuing education reimbursement

Career development

PTO (min 29 days)

Job summary

Alberici Constructors in St. Louis seeks a Senior Lean Services Associate to lead Lean implementation on small to mid-size projects, coaching teams and delivering training in Lean practices.

You will facilitate planning sessions, support continuous improvement, and travel across North America to client sites as required. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management and 3–5 years of Lean experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field and 3–5 years of experience implementing Lean practices on construction projects.
• Experience independently facilitating planning and improvement sessions is required.
• Willingness to travel to project locations across North America for extended periods (up to 85%).

Responsibilities

• Independently leads Lean implementation, planning, coaching, and continuous improvement on small to mid-sized construction projects.
• Coaches teams during live planning to strengthen coordination and reliability.
• Delivers Lean, Last Planner System, and 5S training to project teams.
• Coaches teams on advanced Last Planner System behaviors and planning practices.
• Facilitates retrospectives and Team Health review sessions.

Skills

Lean methodology

Last Planner System

Coaching

Training delivery

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field

Tools

Touchplan

Job description

Corporate Overview

Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri with more than 1,200 employees and nearing $2B in revenue, Alberici is a diversified construction company that partners with leading organizations throughout North America to build their most challenging and important projects.

Since our founding in 1918, Alberici earned a reputation for executing with quality, safety and trust. Combined with our 100+ years of experience, we provide construction solutions to the automotive, commercial, civil, energy, food & beverage, healthcare, heavy industrial, industrial process, and water industries.

We build the critical structures that improve lives and strengthen communities.

Our mission is simple - and our approach to delivering on it is equally straightforward. We are as open and honest with our employees and partners as we are with our clients. We are here to work together to do the best work possible to bring this mission to life.

When it comes to our team, Alberici employees are built differently. We seek the best and brightest and are committed to investing in our people and providing the training and resources they need to learn, grow, and advance.

Our Values

• Working Safely
• Valuing Diversity
• Serving Humbly
• Executing with Integrity
• Solving Creatively
• Engaging Fully

What We Offer

• Profit-sharing plan, cash bonus programs and annual cost-of-living adjustments
• Generous salary increases and per diems for qualified out-of-town assignments
• Health, dental and vision insurance eligibility on day one
• Paid parental leave
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Personalized career development and training programs
• Minimum of 29 days of PTO (including holidays) for entry-level roles
• Fitness center for St. Louis office-based team members
• Gym membership reimbursement for project-based team members
• Corporate office cafeteria access
• Employee Resource Group (ERG) opportunities
• Philanthropy opportunities

Position Summary

The Senior Lean Services Associate independently leads Lean implementation on small to mid-size construction projects by facilitating Lean planning, training project teams in Lean practices, and coaching project-level Lean Champions and teams throughout the project lifecycle. This role leads core Lean activities with minimal oversight, supports more complex team dynamics, and co-leads higher-level facilitation such as partnering and alignment sessions. The Senior Associate serves as an experienced Lean resource to project teams and supports consistent application of Lean practices.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

include the following; however, other duties may be assigned. The Company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company. To be a qualified individual, an employee must be able to perform each of the essential functions of his or her job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Independently leads Lean implementation, planning, coaching, and continuous improvement activities on small to mid-sized construction projects.
• Coaches teams during live planning to strengthen coordination and reliability.
• Co-facilitates complex planning sessions with a Lean Manager.
• Delivers Lean, Last Planner System, and 5S training to project teams.
• Reinforces Lean concepts through structured learning sessions.
• Coaches teams on advanced Last Planner System behaviors and planning practices.
• Identifies coaching needs and supports issue resolution.
• Facilitates retrospectives and Team Health review sessions.
• Leads project-level continuous improvement efforts.
• Co-facilitates components of partnering, Collaborative Design Sessions, and team alignment sessions.
• Independently facilitates breakout groups and focused alignment discussions.
• Supports updates to Lean Edge documentation and training content.
• Identifies improvement opportunities based on project experience.
• Performs other duties as assigned by their Supervisor.
• Travels to Company and subsidiary offices; offsite client, subcontractor, and supplier meetings; and other locations across North America to fulfill the essential duties of the role as required.
• Exhibits regular and reliable attendance in person as required by the Supervisor, Company guidelines, and/or project and office obligations.

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field and 3-5 years of experience implementing Lean practices on construction projects, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience independently facilitating planning and improvement sessions is required. Must be will be willing to travel to project locations anywhere across North America for extended periods of time (up to 85%).

• Proficient understanding of Lean philosophy, Last Planner System purpose, and CPM/Last Planner System integration preferred.
• Proficient familiarity with Touchplan or other Last Planner System management tools preferred.

Growth Opportunities

Alberici invests heavily in our team members training and development in both technical, management, and leadership aptitude.

This role is on the quality department career ladder; employees participate in a Professional Development Plan (PDP) focused on career advancement.

Typical Growth Opportunities For This Position Include

• Lean Services Manager followed by Senior Lean Services Manager

Alberici is a North American company with multiple Operating Companies: Alberici Constructors, Inc., Alberici Constructors, LTD., Alberici Construcciones, BRC, CAS Constructors, Filanc, Flintco, Hillsdale Fabricators, and Kienlen Constructors