Position Title:  Manager, Continuous Improvement

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian 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 Equity, Diversity & Inclusion 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?

We are a trusted provider of end-to-end integrated Urban Transportation Solutions. From Light Rail Transit (LRT) to subways and commuter rail systems, Aecon’s expansive resources for planning, engineering, procuring, building and commissioning large-scale infrastructure projects means we can handle all aspects of a transit project, from conception through operation.

Aecon is seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager to join our Urban Transportation Solutions group and lead the development and execution of the Lean project strategy with CI leadership support. Working closely with project teams through early design, procurement preparation, and execution planning stages, the CI Manager ensures Lean practices, culture, and systems are effectively embedded to drive operational excellence and target value delivery.

What You'll Do Here:

• Develop and execute a project-specific Lean strategy supporting preconstruction and design activities.
• Align project planning with sector strategies emphasizing a Lean Design and Construction approach.
• Provide input into the deployment of Lean processes, systems, and project procedures.
• Guide project teams through setup, validation, governance, and cross-functional alignment activities.
• Establish and support project Conditions of Satisfaction, charter development, and scope planning.
• Facilitate collaborative design planning and partnering to support Target Value Delivery.
• Train, mentor, and coach project personnel on Lean principles, behaviors, and tools.
• Promote Lean thinking across all functions to advance continuous improvement culture.
• Facilitate the use of LDC methodologies such as Choosing by Advantages, A3 problem‑solving, process mapping, and value stream mapping (VSM).
• Lead and sustain WasteWalk programs, identifying and eliminating waste across project operations.
• Develop and maintain clear productivity measures, ensuring tracking and transparent communication across teams.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience working on large, complex capital projects or joint ventures with multiple interfaces.
• Proven track record deploying Lean Design and Construction methodologies.
• Experience in the urban transportation industry preferred.
• AGC CM‑Lean or LCI‑CPC certification preferred.
• Serve as an Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) specialist with hands‑on leadership experience.
• Leverage architectural or engineering expertise to manage internal/external stakeholders.
• Fluency in French and English (oral and written).
• Must be local to Quebec City or willing to relocate.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. Through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations, appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process.

As part of our commitment to fair and transparent hiring practices, Aecon may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and in accordance with applicable privacy laws and Aecon’s AI Usage Policy. All final decisions are made by qualified Aecon team members.