A four-year college degree related to construction, engineering, or business, or completion of an apprenticeship.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills, including facilitation, diplomacy, and influence.
Strong organization, attention to detail, multitasking, and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Responsibilities
Study field operations by analyzing operations using film, process and resource charts, crew size analyses, trend charts, and time studies.
Break down data to identify production rates, cycle times, inefficiencies, and potential improvements.
Present information to foremen and crews to implement improvements.
Use after-action reviews to record results and measure them against historical data.
Assist in ensuring that changes are implemented.
Implement and support process improvement and company strategic initiatives.
Coach, teach, and train superintendents and foremen on operations planning, daily end-of-shift processes, daily and weekly work plans, and after-action reviews.
Assist with operations planning, after-action reviews, storyboarding, block scheduling, and plan presentations.
Maintain and update guides, historical data, the process improvement dashboard, and training information.
Review weekly cost reports to identify high-risk and high-reward activities and prioritize those activities.
Develop relationships with superintendents, foremen, and crews.
Assist project teams as an additional resource for planning and work execution.
Develop and distribute success memos and the Idea of the Month.
Write and submit field reports after site visits.
Submit a weekly report to the Process Improvement Manager.
Overview
The Process Improvement Engineer will play a crucial role in identifying, analyzing, and implementing improvements to business processes within JP Cullen. This position aims to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve overall project delivery. The Process Improvement Engineer will work closely with different departments to identify areas for improvement and drive initiatives that support the company’s strategic goals.
Responsibilities
Study field operations:
Analyze operations with the use of Film, Process &Resource charts, Crew Size Analyses, Trend Charts, and time studies.
Break down data to identify production rates, cycle times, inefficiencies, and potential improvements.
Present information with the foreman and crew to implement improvements.
Use information in after action reviews (AAR) to record and measure against historical data.
Assist in ensuring changes are implemented
Implement and support – Process Improvement strategic initiatives along with Company initiatives
Coach, Teach and Train Superintendents and Foremen with Operation Planning, Daily End of Shifts, Daily & Weekly work plan and AAR’s
Assist with Operations Planning, AAR’s, Story Boarding/Block scheduling and Plan Presentations
Maintain and update Guides, Historical data, Process Improvement Dashboard, and training information
Review weekly cost reports to identify high risk/reward activities and focus on those activities
Develop relationships with Superintendents, Foremen and Crews
Assist Project teams as an additional resource for planning and execution of work
Responsible for development and distribution of Success memos and Idea of the month
Write and submit field reports after site visits
Submit weekly report to Process Improvement Manager
Qualifications
Four-year college degree related to construction/engineering/business or completion of an apprenticeship.
Must possess superior communication and interpersonal (facilitation, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills.
Ideal candidate is organized, detail oriented, able to multi-task, has excellent time management skills and works well under pressure and/or deadlines.
Why JP Cullen?
JP Cullen is a 5th-generation, family-owned construction management firm specializing in the “Tough Jobs” no one else can do. With over $950 million in annual revenue and a reputation for delivering high-profile projects on time and on budget, we pride ourselves on innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
Our Mission: To identify, hire, train, and retain the best people to serve our customers.
Compensation & Benefits
JP Cullen has a commitment to its community, employees, and employees’ families. We offer outstanding benefits — Health, Life, and Dental Insurance, Competitive Salary and Bonus Structure, Profit Sharing, PTO, Holiday Pay, Employee Assistance, and Training.
EEO
JP Cullen is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer. We promote diversity by proactively recruiting, hiring, and promoting women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans. JP Cullen provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.