Continuous Improvement Manager

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?

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

What We Offer You:

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

What is Required?

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

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.