Corporate Productivity Lead
Requisition ID: 281111
- Relocation Authorized: None
- Telework Type: Full-Time Telework
- Work Location: Reston, VA
- Salary Range: $105,060 - $160,220 annually (Determined by function, education, experience, and qualifications of the applicant.)
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Job Summary:
The Corporate Productivity Lead (CPL) will support the formalization, maintenance, and development of the Construction Workface Effectiveness Operations (CWEO) program, processes, and procedures. CPL will have specific oversight of the Productivity Engagement Cycle (PEC) and lead the organization to strive for continuous improvement relative to Craft Productivity and the increasing of Direct Work across Bechtel Projects. The CPL will also have primary responsibility for technology solutions used throughout CWEO to capture, track and report all KPI metrics for individual Bechtel construction projects and Corporate Construction Management.
This is a key role in the Global Construction CWEO Organizational team in the home office. The CWEO CPL will collaborate with and provide direction regarding productivity analysis and overall organization strategy to CWEO project team leads across the Bechtel Enterprise. This position reports to the Corporate CWE Operations Manager. This role is highly visible within the company and as such, the candidate should have versatile communication abilities to address all levels of personnel and management. #LI-KL1H1
Major Responsibilities:
- Maintains an active working relationship with Bechtel Global Construction Workface Effectiveness management team in coordinating, delivering, creating, and facilitating all aspects of the CWEO program
- Maintains active working relationships with Project/Site Management teams
- Maintains working relationships with appropriate levels of Bechtel organization, including business unit, service organization, office
- Maintains working relationships with Corporate, GBU and Site HR/IR/LR managers and recruiters
- Utilize Six Sigma methodologies to conduct Enterprise-wide Super Pi analyzing construction programs and performance critical to project estimates and delivery of contractual terms
- Act as the subject matter expert in Productivity Analysis and the Productivity Engagement Cycle (PEC), providing guidance, problem-solving, coaching, and direction in both proactive and for-cause situations
- Maintain all functional documentation, analysis reporting templates, and procedures to improve project Direct Work
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and prioritize those opportunities with the management team
- Collaborate with Corporate Construction members and project leadership to identify and implement ongoing performance improvements
- Maintain knowledge and technical expertise of current best practices, both from within Bechtel and industry wide, to identify fit for purpose tools and techniques, and implement them in a reasonable and responsible manner
- Identify innovative ways to increase direct work at the project workface while minimizing overall costs
- Develop and maintain appropriate project and corporate level KPI suite
- Collect, analyze, summarize, and present CWE Operations data, information and trends to Corporate Construction and Project management
- Assist / Lead out in designing new procedures and methods for execution processes
- Assist project CWEO teams with deliverables, work with site leaders to identify, modify, and sustain desired changes including reducing waste and improving inefficiencies
- Mentor CWEO team members to realize benefits from all continuous improvement initiatives and act as a change agent to the site/organization
- Lead projects and initiatives from idea generation to strategic execution. Provide strategic insight and evaluation of the CWEO organization’s progression
- Assist in staffing activities including the identification, onboarding, and development of CWEO team members
- Gain thorough understanding of “Minutes Matter” Productivity Awareness - Improving the Direct Work Element on Projects White Paper
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Construction Management, or Business and 13 years of professional experience or in lieu of a degree 19 years of professional experience
- Must have a minimum of 5 years construction/industrial engineering experience
- Must be a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
Required Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience PowerApps integration with Azure API Apps, Azure Logic apps, Azure Functions, REST services, and Relational Databases - Oracle or SQL Server
- Experience in SQL, stored procedures, functions, SQL optimization techniques
- Must have thorough understanding of cycle time reduction, waste reduction, yield improvement, productivity, and throughput improvement
- Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft 365 Suite (includes but not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Visio, Outlook, SharePoint)
- Experience guiding team progress for continuous improvement projects/programs
- Be a self-starter with excellent organizational skills in planning and organizing to handle multiple tasks concurrently
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills
- Advanced problem-solving ability to identify root cause, attention to detail and numerical aptitude
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong presentation skills (written and oral)
- Strong ability shape organizational strategies to achieve organizational goals
- Action and detail oriented, having a drive for success
- The ability to effectively lead a team in multiple locations
- The ability to network and interact effectively with a broad range of associates and managers spanning varied disciplines and responsibilities
What We Value:
- Results Orientation / Delivers on Plan
- Team Leadership
- Collaboration and Best Practice Leadership
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Drives High Performance Culture
- Customer Focus
- Data Driven
- Develops Organizational Capability
- Business Acumen/Market Knowledge
Total Rewards/Benefits:
For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards
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As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.
We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.
At Bechtel, our employees enjoy a competitive total rewards package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, along with optional disability and supplemental insurance options, generous paid time off (160 hours annually, accrued 6.16 hours per pay period), nine paid holidays, paid parental leave, discretionary bonuses, and a well-designed 401K plan with matching and profit-sharing components
Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants with a disability, who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, may e-mail their request to acesstmt@bechtel.com