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. Anywhere in the Eastern PA area.

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