Lean Ipd Facilitator

Overview:
We deliver capital project solutions to fulfill our clients’ needs across the built environment. The work we do makes a difference in communities and for the people who live there. We have a passion for it.

Our commitment to realizing our clients' vision inspires us to look beyond the immediate - to the
_possibilities_ of what we can achieve together. We are 15,000 projects and counting - improving lives and helping shape the growth of sustainable, progressive and inclusive communities.

As a Lean IPD Facilitator working within a dedicated national Lean/IPD Team, you will be working directly with clients, stakeholders and IPD Teams to facilitate successful implementation of the IPD contract model with an underlying Lean Delivery System in the GTA.

Your goal is to become the voice of the project and garner the respect of your IPD Teams as a trusted advisor throughout the project’s lifecycle. You understand the paradigm shift that is Lean/IPD and you are comfortable challenging traditional tools and processes that have not proven to be valuable.

**Responsibilities**:

- Work directly with clients in educating them and establishing Lean/IPD principles and processes on their projects
- Advise clients on different contract models available and what best meets their value proposition
- Developing strategies and tactics for the procurement of an IPD Team in all respects
- Leading the client team through early Pre-Validation processes and structures
- Facilitating stakeholder meetings, education and Lean/IPD Workshops
- Assisting the client in finalizing their business case, value proposition and conditions of satisfaction
- Work directly with Lean/IPD Project Teams in all aspects of Lean/IPD Delivery including Pre-Validation, Onboarding, Validation, Target Value Design, Production/Construction, Commissioning and Operations
- Facilitate the IPD Team through interactive workshops (Values, Lean Bootcamps, TVD, etc.) and regular Big Rooms and Clusters/PITs
- Train, facilitate and advise IPD teams on various lean tools including but not limited to Last Planner® System implementation
- Develop strong relationships with the client and IPD Teams to lead them to achieving more using alternate lean approaches
- Ensure that client expectations and satisfaction are met or exceeded on all projects
- Maintain contact with existing and prospective clients and respond to business development and sales opportunities with support from the Business Development Team, Principal or Regional Vice President
- Support internal continual improvement efforts for the Lean IPD Team to further enhance project and process effectiveness
- Help train internal resources
- Develop tools and processes to support the above responsibilities

Qualifications:

- A minimum of 10 years working in the design or construction industry
- A minimum of 3 years of working directly with facilitation and implementation of Lean Design and Construction - working within an IPD team is favourable
- A firm knowledge and understanding of traditional processes and procedures that are used to design, construct and operate facilities and infrastructure
- A university degree in social sciences, engineering, architecture or construction management (or an equivalent combination of academic and practical experience)
- Effective leadership and organizational skills with the ability to effectively influence others and successfully resolve a variety of client, project and technical issues
- Knowledge and understanding the different contract models available and the ability to advise clients on what best meets their value proposition
- Ability to work on multiple projects at one time
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Strong computer skills, including a working knowledge of MS Office products, online collaboration software and Last Planner System software
- Lean CM, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent is an asset, but not essential

**What you can expect**:

- An opportunity to truly impact our communities
- A flexible work environment
- A comprehensive onboarding experience
- Significant professional development, training, and a mentorship program
- A paid volunteer day
- An environment where people feel welcome, heard and included, regardless of their differences
- And much more

**Join our team of difference-makers and help shape the growth of dynamic communities.