Lean Manager

Corporate Overview Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri with more than 1,200 employees and nearing $2B in revenue, Alberici is a diversified construction company that partners with leading organizations throughout North America to build their most challenging and important projects. Since our founding in 1918, Alberici has earned a reputation for executing with quality, safety, and trust. With over 100 years of experience, we provide construction solutions to the automotive, commercial, civil, energy, food & beverage, healthcare, heavy industrial, industrial process, and water industries. We build the critical structures that improve lives and strengthen communities. Our mission is simple - and our approach to delivering on it is equally straightforward. We are open and honest with our employees and partners, and we work together to do the best work possible to bring this mission to life. We seek the best and brightest and are committed to investing in our people and providing the training and resources they need to learn, grow, and advance. Our Values Working Safely Valuing Diversity Serving Humbly Executing with Integrity Solving Creatively Engaging Fully What We Offer 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 Position Summary The Lean Services Manager leads Lean implementation on large and complex construction projects by facilitating Lean planning, training, and coaching project teams, and supporting continuous improvement across the project lifecycle. This role leads high‑complexity facilitation, partnering, and alignment efforts, supports consistent application of Lean standards, and contributes to improvement of Lean Edge tools and practices. The Lean Services Manager works across multiple projects and supports teams and project‑level Lean Champions in sustaining effective Lean behaviors. Essential Responsibilities & Duties Leads Lean implementation, collaborative planning, coaching, and continuous improvement activities on large or complex construction projects, including multi‑team environments. Coaches teams to sustain effective planning practices throughout project execution. Coaches Lean Services Associates and Senior Lean Services Associates on advanced facilitation techniques. Delivers advanced Lean and Last Planner System training. Coaches Lean mentors on effective training delivery and application. Coaches project teams on complex planning behaviors and system reliability. Supports consistent coaching standards across projects. Facilitates complex retrospectives involving multiple stakeholders. Leads field‑focused continuous improvement initiatives based on project learning. Independently facilitates partnering, Collaborative Design Sessions, and alignment sessions. Coaches teams and stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and shared expectations. Leads updates to Lean Edge tools, templates, and training materials. Actively supports and leads Lean initiatives to improve field execution and program effectiveness. Contributes to the development of Lean program content and supports knowledge sharing through internal forums and selected industry events. Manages direct reports as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned by their Supervisor. Travels to Company and subsidiary offices; off‑site client, subcontractor, and supplier meetings; and other locations across North America as required. Exhibits regular and reliable attendance in person as required by the Supervisor, company guidelines, and/or project and office obligations. Education and Experience Candidate must hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field and have 5–10 years of experience implementing Lean practices on construction projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The role requires willingness to travel to project locations across North America for extended periods of time (up to 85%). Experience leading Lean delivery across multiple complex or large‑scale projects is required. Experience supporting organization‑wide Lean consistency and improvement initiatives is required. Advanced understanding of Lean philosophy, Last Planner System purpose, and CPM/Last Planner System integration is required. Advanced familiarity with Touchplan or other Last Planner System management tools is required. Growth Opportunities Alberici invests heavily in team members' training and development in both technical, management, and leadership aptitude. This role is on the quality department career ladder; employees participate in a Professional Development Plan (PDP) focused on career advancement. Typical growth opportunities for this position include: Senior Lean Services Manager Operating Companies Alberici Constructors, Inc., Alberici Constructors, LTD., Alberici Construcciones, BRC, CAS Constructors, Filanc, Flintco, Hillsdale Fabricators, and Kienlen Constructors. Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alberici