Manager, Continuous Improvementns

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

Aecon delivers some of the most complex and impactful infrastructure projects — from transformative transportation networks to critical energy, industrial and nuclear programs. The projects we build connect communities and power future generations. With deep roots in North America and a strong footprint internationally, Aecon brings global expertise and proudly serves public and private sector clients through its Construction and Concessions segment.

Safety Always is not only our #1 core value – it is the standard that anchors our culture. We believe the most ambitious projects deserve the most committed people. At Aecon, you won’t just build your career — you’ll help build what matters to enable future generations to thrive.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. The safety of our people, projects, partners, and stakeholders is our priority focus – today and always.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide opportunities where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to contribute fully.

We deliver infrastructure with purpose, and our  people are at the heart of everything we do. Aecon employees are incredibly proud to build some of the most impactful infrastructure of this generation – we call it Aecon Proud .

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services and benefits needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

• Are intentional when it comes to investing in your development. We help you build your career and advance your skills through our Aecon University, tuition reimbursement, and Leadership Programs.

• Are committed to creating work environments focused on mutual respect, teamwork, collaboration , and new ideas, through meaningful initiatives and training, partnerships with Veteran groups, to ensure we are building with top talent and harnessing our collective strengths within every aspect of our culture.

• Operate responsibly by managing risk, safety, and environmental considerations across all our projects and surrounding communities.

Our success is built on the passion, expertise, and dedication of our people. Together, we embrace strong execution, innovation, and continuous improvement — values that come to life through the unique talents and collaborative spirit of every team member. If you’re inspired to make a difference through future-building projects, join our best-in-class team.

What is the Opportunity?

Reporting directly to the Associate Director, Commercial Operations, the Manager, Continuous Improvement is responsible for ensuring the Aecon Commercial Operations team supports Aecon US business operations for driving operational excellence across the organization by identifying, prioritizing, and leading process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, consistency, and value delivery. This role partners closely with Commercial Operations, field teams, and technology leaders to improve how work gets done—while ensuring improvements are practical, measurable, and sustainable. The ideal candidate is both analytical and hands‑on: someone who can diagnose root causes, facilitate change, coach teams, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across the business.

Citizenship Requirement:
This position requires access to nuclear facilities and information governed by U.S. federal regulations. As a result, applicants must be U.S. citizens to meet eligibility and security clearance requirements.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Lead the identification, prioritization, and execution of continuous improvement initiatives across estimating, contracts, procurement, compliance, and related functions
• Translate business challenges into structured improvement efforts using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
• Develop improvement roadmaps aligned with strategic objectives and operational capacity
• Ensure improvements are scalable, repeatable, and aligned with enterprise standards
• Facilitate current‑state assessments, value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and future‑state design
• Reduce cycle time, rework, variation, and manual effort across key commercial processes
• Partner with Solution Architects to ensure process improvements are properly documented and standardized
• Validate that improved processes are aligned with system capabilities and controls
• Define success metrics and KPIs for improvement initiatives
• Track performance improvements and quantify benefits (cost savings, time savings, risk reduction)
• Report progress, outcomes, and risks to leadership in a clear and actionable manner
• Ensure sustained adoption and performance post‑implementation
• Coach and support business leaders and teams in continuous improvement practices
• Lead workshops, Kaizen events, and problem‑solving sessions
• Promote a culture of accountability, data‑driven decision‑making, and continuous learning
• Support training and enablement efforts tied to new processes and tools
• Partner with Program Managers to align improvement initiatives with broader transformation efforts
• Collaborate with IT and system owners on process‑driven technology enhancements
• Serve as a trusted advisor to operations, finance, and leadership teams
• Balance enterprise standardization with field and operational realities

What You Bring to the Team: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 6–10+ years of experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or business transformation
• Demonstrated success leading cross‑functional process improvement initiatives
• Strong understanding of commercial or project‑based operations
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Structured problem‑solving and analytical thinking
• Strong facilitation and influence skills
• Bias toward action and measurable outcomes
• Ability to simplify complexity and drive alignment
• High ownership, resilience, and follow‑through

Nice to Have:

• Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) or equivalent certification
• Experience in construction, engineering, EPC, or capital‑intensive industries
• Familiarity with estimating, procurement, contracts, and compliance workflows
• Experience supporting ERP or enterprise system improvements
• Experience working in regulated or federally governed en vironments

Aecon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.