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Construction Lean Manager

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Salary$120k – $140k
LocationPleasant Valley, New York, United States
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience2+ yrs
DepartmentFulltime
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedJul 14, 2026 · 3mo ago
Verified live1d ago
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Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architectural or related field
2+ years of experience in group facilitation and implementing collaborative delivery (Integrated Project Delivery, Target Value Delivery, etc.)
Passionate about leading changes and improving company processes
Experience, coursework, or certification in lean practices
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities
Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize
Motivated and driven
Ability to work in a team environment with a primary focus on collaboration
5+ years of experience in construction operations and/or design
Ability and willingness to travel up to 60%
About the role
Job Title: Lean Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
FSLA: Salary/Exempt
Division: Project Services Group
Department: Project Services Group
Reports to: Director of Scheduling & Lean Services
Supervisory Duties: Yes
Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000
The Lean Manager will encourage a culture focused on continuous improvement by supporting our clients, project teams and company in our efforts to incorporate lean tools and philosophy within their current processes.
Responsibilities / Essential Functions
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Engage various levels of leadership to coach, train and teach Lean concepts.
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Facilitate and collaborate with internal departments and complex project teams.
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Facilitate continuous improvement events with company leaders and external clients.
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Challenge project teams to focus on building a culture of continuous improvement, challenging status quo.
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Set up a sustainable program for Daily Stand Up Audits, ensuring all jobs are holding a value add DSU.
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Train Superintendents to effectively target roadblocks from the field and communicate to teams.
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Get team to routinely pull plan with trades every 10 weeks.
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Participate in lookahead meetings, assist Superintendents on updating lean schedule.
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Set up a formal process of planning materials coming onsite and where it should be stored.
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Train workers how look for waste and what is a non-value activity.
Key Skills
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Excellent organizational and project management skills.
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Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
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Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize.
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Motivated and driven.
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Ability to work in a team environment with a primary focus on collaboration.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architectural or related field.
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5+ years of experience in construction operations and/or design preferred.
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2+ years of experience in group facilitation and implementing collaborative delivery (Integrated Project Delivery, Target Value Delivery, etc.).
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Ability and willingness to travel up to 60%.
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Passionate about leading changes and improving company processes.
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Experience, coursework, or certification in lean practices.