Position Description Summary:
The Consultant – Field implements an established construction planning program to construction projects primarily within the Electrical Transmission industry. Travel to/from field projects to implement and audit the program is a significant part of the position and can be up to 90% of the time. Ability to work and communicate with a wide cross-section of individuals, from field contractors to corporate executives, is critical. Anywhere in the Eastern PA area.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Share and educate construction team members on the concepts of systems such as Last Planner including principles such as: Look ahead plans, weekly work plan, percent plan complete, increased site visualization, daily huddles, among other construction methods.
- Document current problems and understand root causes of construction inefficiencies and errors.
- Facilitate discussions towards implementing construction process improvements, collect feedback, develop recommendations, and pilot solutions.
- Collaborate with others to create process improvement programs to include: Process documentation, checklists, work instructions, system requirements, system roll-out process, etc.
- Provide feedback on cross-functional relationships between: Project Development, Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, Finance, Construction Management, etc.
- Facilitate improved communication between all cross-functional relationships.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years field experience in Construction Management
- 5+ years experience in field Project Management
- 5+ back-office experience in Project Management including: Planning, scheduling, document preparation, information management, etc.
- Experience in developing and implementing program improvements in an Industrial/Construction environment
- General knowledge of construction site safety
- Familiar with construction best practices, lean construction, and other construction process improvement tools.
- High level of interpersonal skills
- High level of organization skills
- High attention to detail
- Able to efficiently multitask
- Proficient in MS Suite of software
- Valid driver’s license
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Construction Technology Management, Construction Management, or Construction Engineering
- Experience in the Electrical Transmission Industry
Current Travel Requirements:
50 to 90%, but with very minimal overnight stays.
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