Construction Consultant

Job DescriptionJob Description

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