Position Title:  Manager, Continuous Improvementns

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a North American leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

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:

Continuous Improvement Strategy & Execution

• 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

Process Improvement & Optimization

• 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

Performance Measurement & Benefits Realization

• 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

Change Enablement & Capability Building

• 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

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 environments

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and 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.