Aecon Group Inc.

Manager, Continuous Improvement

Aecon Group Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Montreal • Canada

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About the role

  • Develop and execute a project-specific Lean strategy supporting preconstruction and design activities.
  • Align project planning with sector strategies emphasizing a Lean Design and Construction approach.
  • Provide input into the deployment of Lean processes, systems, and project procedures.
  • Guide project teams through setup, validation, governance, and cross-functional alignment activities.
  • Establish and support project Conditions of Satisfaction, charter development, and scope planning.
  • Facilitate collaborative design planning and partnering to support Target Value Delivery.
  • Train, mentor, and coach project personnel on Lean principles, behaviors, and tools.
  • Promote Lean thinking across all functions to advance continuous improvement culture.
  • Facilitate the use of LDC methodologies such as Choosing by Advantages, A3 problem-solving, process mapping, and value stream mapping (VSM).
  • Lead and sustain WasteWalk programs, identifying and eliminating waste across project operations.
  • Develop and maintain clear productivity measures, ensuring tracking and transparent communication across teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience working on large, complex capital projects or joint ventures with multiple interfaces.
  • Proven track record deploying Lean Design and Construction methodologies.
  • Experience in the urban transportation industry preferred.
  • AGC CM - Lean or LCI - CPC certification preferred.
  • Serve as an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) specialist with hands-on leadership experience.
  • Leverage architectural or engineering expertise to manage internal/external stakeholders.
  • Fluency in French and English (oral and written).
  • Must be local to Quebec City or willing to relocate.
Benefits
  • Services needed to support mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
  • Career building through Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
  • Commitment to supporting inclusive work environments.
  • Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training initiatives.
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for building inclusion into culture.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Lean DesignLean ConstructionA3 problem-solvingprocess mappingvalue stream mappingproject planningscope planningproductivity measuresTarget Value Deliverywaste elimination
Soft Skills
mentoringcoachingcollaborationcommunicationleadershipcross-functional alignmentcontinuous improvementgovernancevalidationfacilitation
Certifications
AGC CM - LeanLCI - CPC