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.
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 Qualification:
•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
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