Lean Services Associate – Travel Required

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Missouri.

📋 Description

• Assist in Lean implementation efforts for smaller construction projects, providing coaching and oversight.

• Aid project teams during initial planning phases and guide them towards taking ownership of planning routines.

• Facilitate the delivery of introductory training on Lean principles and the Last Planner System.

• Help prepare training materials and learning activities tailored to specific projects.

• Mentor project teams in the application of Last Planner System behaviors and planning methodologies.

• Emphasize the importance of planning discipline and reliability in commitments.

• Assist with the setup, data collection, and documentation for the Team Health Survey.

• Support retrospectives by documenting actions and identifying improvement themes.

• Help coordinate logistics for partnering efforts, Collaborative Design Sessions, and team alignment meetings.

• Participate in breakout activities without leading sessions independently.

• Provide constructive feedback on Lean Edge tools, templates, and materials.

• Assist in the pilot testing of new tools or processes.

• Travel to company and subsidiary offices, as well as client, subcontractor, and supplier meetings, across North America.

• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field, along with 1-3 years of experience in implementing Lean practices in construction, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Preferred experience in collaborative planning and facilitation settings.

• Must be open to traveling to project sites across North America for extended durations (up to 85%).

• Preferably knowledgeable about Lean philosophy, the purpose of the Last Planner System, and CPM/Last Planner System integration.

• Familiarity with Touchplan or other management tools related to the Last Planner System is preferred.

• Expected to maintain regular and dependable in-person attendance as required by the Supervisor, Company policies, and/or project and office commitments.

• Capability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

🏝️ Benefits

• Participation in a profit-sharing plan.

• Access to cash bonus programs.

• Annual adjustments for cost of living.

• Generous salary increases and per diem for eligible out-of-town assignments.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage starting on day one.

• Paid parental leave policy.

• Reimbursement for continuing education expenses.

• Tailored career development and training programs.

• A minimum of 29 days of paid time off (including holidays) for entry-level positions.

• Access to a fitness center for St. Louis office-based team members.

• Gym membership reimbursement for team members working on projects.

• Cafeteria access at the corporate office.

• Opportunities to participate in Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

• Options for philanthropy involvement.