Overview 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, integrity, accountability, and inclusion as core values that guide our work and culture.
The Opportunity The Continuous Improvement (CI) Manager is responsible for evolving and enhancing operational excellence, business processes, and overall productivity within the Urban Transportation Solutions sector. The CI Manager will have the opportunity to support UTS with bids, playbook development and sector CI initiatives.
What You’ll Do Here Collaborative Contracting Model (CCM) Playbook (PB) Development and Implementation
Support in planning / delivering PB milestones, including accountable business lead (ABL)/subject matter expert (SME) weekly and monthly check-ins, and status updates with milestones
Support UTS CCM Playbook development with documented guidelines, best practices, templates, and RACI
Work with content SME owners to adopt, utilize, and sustain the UTS PB program (transition from development to implementation)
Lessons Learned Program & Process: develop a sector lessons learned program including PDCA for Continuous Improvement; facilitate lessons learned/root cause workshops to develop improvement opportunities; embed Lessons Learned in PB
Support ABLs/SMEs in creating content for PB documents; create new documents (Lean for CCM) leveraging the Aecon Building Smarter program and industry best practices
Embed CI/Lean philosophies into PB content; support PB Training and Project Deployment Plan; provide expert review of content
Develop PDCA plan to ensure ongoing viability of UTS PDB Operating Model implementation
UTS Sector: lead CI improvement initiatives across HR, Finance, Commercial, IDD,



Project Controls, Bids, etc.; analyze practices, identify waste, and establish productivity measures
Develop and implement an Improvement & Innovation Program to turn waste walks and lessons learned into tangible solutions
Develop Job/Role specific lean training standards; provide lean training and development for staff
Develop a communication plan and rollout schedule for lean training and usage on current and future projects
Collaborate with project teams to improve cross-project operations and dissemination of opportunities for improvement
Integrate lean methods in preconstruction services including proposal development, validation and scoping, partner development and alignment
Develop and update Lean Project Development Plan (LPDP) for cohesive lean deployment on projects
Coordinate Sector workstream planning (LPS) and Corporate Waste Walk Challenges
Roll-out new corporate lean initiatives to projects; work with Project CI Managers to implement, monitor, and improve the LPDP
Project Support
Develop and support high-performing teams with activities such as project setup, validation, lessons learned, and planning
Lead the project CI team in developing and deploying a project-wide lean strategy that emphasizes a team-oriented, best-for-project approach
Perform workplace assessments and time studies to streamline processes and improve productivity within projects
Facilitate implementation of Last Planner System®
Collaborate with Aecon Corporate CI team on lessons learned initiatives and processes; coordinate sector tie-ins to WW challenges through regular project-based WWs; coach and promote lean thinking




What You Bring To The Team Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field required
5+ years of experience in lean construction and application of lean tools in a construction/project delivery environment
7–10 years of collective experience in related field, including project execution and general coordination
Urban Transportation industry experience preferred
Demonstrated, proven track record of deploying lean methods including the Last Planner System®
Experience in large, complex projects, capital projects, or Joint Ventures with multiple interfaces required
Associated General Contractor Lean-CM Certification preferred
Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
LCI-CPC Certified Construction Practitioner or LCI-CPD Certified Design Practitioner preferred
Reason for vacancy: New
Pay range: $120,000 - $160,000
Individual pay is determined based on several factors, including work location, education, experience, unique skills and job conditions. Other considerations may include certifications, specialist training, and the complexity or scope of the role.
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 Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner. 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.

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📌 Continuous Improvement Manager (Ontario)
🏢 Aecon Group
📍 Ontario