[Hiring] Senior Lean Services Associate @Alberici Constructors

Role Description

The Senior Lean Services Associate independently leads Lean implementation on small to mid-size construction projects by facilitating Lean planning, training project teams in Lean practices, and coaching project-level Lean Champions and teams throughout the project lifecycle. This role leads core Lean activities with minimal oversight, supports more complex team dynamics, and co-leads higher-level facilitation such as partnering and alignment sessions. The Senior Associate serves as an experienced Lean resource to project teams and supports consistent application of Lean practices.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

• Independently leads Lean implementation, planning, coaching, and continuous improvement activities on small to mid-sized construction projects.
• Coaches teams during live planning to strengthen coordination and reliability.
• Co-facilitates complex planning sessions with a Lean Manager.
• Delivers Lean, Last Planner System, and 5S training to project teams.
• Reinforces Lean concepts through structured learning sessions.
• Coaches teams on advanced Last Planner System behaviors and planning practices.
• Identifies coaching needs and supports issue resolution.
• Facilitates retrospectives and Team Health review sessions.
• Leads project-level continuous improvement efforts.
• Co-facilitates components of partnering, Collaborative Design Sessions, and team alignment sessions.
• Independently facilitates breakout groups and focused alignment discussions.
• Supports updates to Lean Edge documentation and training content.
• Identifies improvement opportunities based on project experience.
• Performs other duties as assigned by their Supervisor.
• Travels to Company and subsidiary offices; offsite client, subcontractor, and supplier meetings; and other locations across North America to fulfill the essential duties of the role as required.
• Exhibits regular and reliable attendance in person as required by the Supervisor, Company guidelines, and/or project and office obligations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience implementing Lean practices on construction projects, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience independently facilitating planning and improvement sessions is required.

Requirements

• Must be willing to travel to project locations anywhere across North America for extended periods of time (up to 85%).
• Proficient understanding of Lean philosophy, Last Planner System purpose, and CPM/Last Planner System integration preferred.
• Proficient familiarity with Touchplan or other Last Planner System management tools preferred.

Benefits

• Profit-sharing plan, cash bonus programs and annual cost-of-living adjustments.
• Generous salary increases and per diems for qualified out-of-town assignments.
• Health, dental and vision insurance eligibility on day one.
• Paid parental leave.
• Continuing education reimbursement.
• Personalized career development and training programs.
• Minimum of 29 days of PTO (including holidays) for entry-level roles.
• Fitness center for St. Louis office-based team members.
• Gym membership reimbursement for project-based team members.
• Corporate office cafeteria access.
• Employee Resource Group (ERG) opportunities.
• Philanthropy opportunities.