Continuous Improvement Associate - Entry Level

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Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region for over 50 years.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
• Dental Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
• Short-Term Disability Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
• Life Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
• Vision Insurance Plan
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
• Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
• Wellness Programs
  
  

Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website Acibuilds.com

This role is for an "in office" position. Qualified applicants need to be able to commute daily to ACI's headquarters in Richmond, VA or have plans to move to the area within the near future. This is NOT a remote position.

Job Description

The Continuous Improvement (CI) Associate is responsible for supporting and sustaining the CI operating system across the organization. This role assists to ensure process improvements are properly defined, documented, implemented, and maintained over time. Building a culture of continuous improvement by applying Lean tools,

leading kaizen events, and supporting the coaching and development of team members.

This position requires strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, as well as the ability to work collaboratively across departments and present data-driven findings to diverse audiences. It is a position that actively contributes to building a company's culture of continuous improvement and driving positive changes at the operational

level. Each CI Associate will have a primary focus area while being cross trained to support other CI functions, ensuring flexibility and continuity.

Responsibilities

• Applying Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools to drive measurable
  
  

improvements in key performance indicators.

• Update SOPs, standard work, and process documentation for assigned
  
  

projects.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to collect and analyze data,
  
  

identify process inefficiencies, and implement solutions.

• Follow and uphold CI documentation standards, including version control
  
  

and update logs.

• Ensure documentation is accurate, current, and maintained within
  
  

designated systems, including Workvivo (CI Hub), the Portal, and related

platforms.

• Maintain alignment between documented processes and actual workflows
  
  

through coordination with stakeholders

• Coordinate with Training & Development to ensure process updates are
  
  

reflected in training materials.

• Track and follow up on action items from CI workshops and improvement
  
  

initiatives.

• Monitor and support reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs)
  
  

related to CI initiatives.

• Utilize and contribute to CI tools, templates, and resources within the CI
  
  

Hub.

• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and communications across teams and
  
  

departments as needed.

• Support development of reports, dashboards, and presentations for
  
  

leadership and project teams.

• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced, cross-functional
  
  

environment.

• Other assignments or duties as needed.
  
  

Primary Focus Area

Each Continuous Improvement Associate will be assigned specific focus areas and projects based on organizational priorities, workload, and individual strengths.

Focus areas are aligned with the company's core operating environments and may include:

• Construction and field operations (project execution, coordination, and workflow improvement)
• Service operations (dispatch, work order flow, customer service processes, and billing alignment)
• Modular and manufacturing / fabrication (shop processes, production flow, and prefabrication workflows)
• Operational Excellence functions (HR, Accounting, Payroll, Purchasing, and system-based processes such as AXIOM and Vista)
  
  

CI Associates are responsible for supporting and contributing to improvement efforts within their assigned areas, including working directly with field teams, shop personnel, and operational stakeholders to understand workflows, identify opportunities, and help implement sustainable solutions.

All CI Associates maintain shared responsibility for CI systems, documentation, and standards across the team, while developing deeper knowledge within their assigned focus areas.

Assignments may evolve over time to support cross-training, workload balancing, and business needs.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, communications,
  
  

construction management, or equivalent experience.

• 1-2 years of experience in support, preferably in a construction or
  
  

engineering environment

Work Environment

• Works in a professional office and shop environment and routinely uses
  
  

standard office equipment.

• May be exposed to moderate/high noise levels when in work areas when
  
  

visiting projects.

Physical Demands

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers,
  
  

phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Be able to sit for long periods of time while working on a computer