Continuous Improvement Manager Jobs

Mears Construction, A Quanta Services Company
At Mears Construction, we believe in developing and retaining the best people in the industry and providing best value services to our customers in the natural gas and electric industries. We take pride in developing the infrastructure of our country by connecting people and resources. As an industry leader, we have built our reputation as a premier provider of services with a solid track record of performance, integrity and – above all – a commitment to safety, quality, and our people.
Continuous Improvement Manager
The Continuous Improvement Manager will work directly with the Continuous Improvement Team, PMO, and Operations teams to map, improve, implement, and measure processes throughout Mears Holdings. The role is responsible for assisting the Director of Continuous Improvement and Operations teams with a consistent model of tracking projects within blanket contracts and awarded bid projects. Participation in workflow standardization and implementation of technical solutions is required.
What Do You Offer Us?

• Manage internal and external resources
• Negotiate with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Understanding, forecasting and communicating project workload within the division
• Review production schedules along with work progress and asset utilization and work with managers to make corrective actions to meet production and profit goals
• Develop project schedules with emphasis on balancing tasks with resources and financial goals
• Manage internal as well as customer driven processes
• Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization
• All other duties as assigned
• Implement and maintain project execution, planning and management that will ensure assigned projects are completed and all benefits are achieved
• Supporting all operations with consistent and reliable information by implementing, maintaining, and measuring scalable processes

What We Offer You

• Salary rate ranging from $70,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year based on experience
• Paid on-the-job technical and professional training and mentoring
• Competitive wages and industry-leading benefits including Retirement Plan
• Defined career path for future growth

What is Required?

• Self-motivated, result-driven, detailed focused
• Must have excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to travel when needed to support multiple operating units nationwide, up to 50%
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrate progressive skills in job knowledge, communication, planning, collaboration, decision-making, judgement and problem solving
• May have opportunities for future relocation
• Project management software experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in related field preferred
• Lean tools experience, Lean Six Sigma belt certification, or PMP certification preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including MS Excel, MS Visio, MS Project or Primavera P6
• Familiarity with change management models
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the construction field with an emphasis in process improvement, project management, estimating, and/or scheduling
• Ability to facilitate teams and drive change
• Strong communication and customer service skills

This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.