At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead Lean Design and Construction excellence for impactful civil projects.
- Company: Aecon, a Canadian leader in sustainable infrastructure development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse workplace, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to continuous improvement and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a difference in communities through innovative transportation and energy initiatives.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in Lean methods and civil engineering.
The predicted salary is between 130000 - 180000 $ per year.
Aecon is a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, building safe, sustainable projects that benefit future generations and shape communities through transportation and energy initiatives.
What is the Opportunity?
Aecon Civil is a recognized leader in the market, backed by strong self‑perform capabilities and deep local expertise. The role focuses on the Hamilton LRT Alliance, where Aecon is the development partner for the Hamilton LRT – Package 1: Civil & Utilities. This position leads Lean Design and Construction excellence across Civil projects, supporting pre‑construction, design, and construction teams to improve planning reliability and collaborative project delivery.
What You’ll Do Here:
- Integrate Lean methods into preconstruction activities, including proposals, validation, scoping, partner development, and project alignment.
- Lead and support design partners with coordination, work planning, packaging, and tender planning using the Last Planner System.
- Build and support cross‑functional teams across estimating, planning, scheduling, budgeting, bid package development, and construction readiness.
- Coach and mentor teams to embed lean thinking and behaviours and strengthen a continuous improvement culture.
- Identify waste, establish clear productivity measures, and ensure they are tracked and shared.
- Partner with project teams to define and deliver continuous improvement strategies in collaboration with the Civil CI Director and Corporate CI team.
- Improve processes, standards, and ways of working with a focus on practical, measurable outcomes.
- Lead change by aligning stakeholders, resolving issues, and influencing outcomes across design, preconstruction, and construction phases.
- Work closely with operations to clearly define outcomes and ensure improvement plans are effectively implemented.
- Navigate challenging situations, including conflict and differing perspectives, while maintaining strong working relationships.
What You Bring To The Team:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience deploying the Last Planner System, with demonstrated application in civil design or engineering environments.
- Proven experience implementing Lean Design and Construction methods on projects.
- Experience working on large, complex capital projects or joint ventures with multiple interfaces.
- Experience working in unionized environments and influencing labour productivity is preferred.
- Strong communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.
We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA) and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.
Continuous Improvement Manager in Hamilton employer: Aecon Group Inc.
At Aecon, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values safety, integrity, and inclusion. Our commitment to employee well-being is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package and professional development opportunities through Aecon University and leadership programs. Join us in a collaborative work culture where your contributions matter, and help us build impactful infrastructure that connects communities and powers future generations.
