Overview
At Colliers Project Leaders, 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 18,000 projects and counting – improving lives and helping shape the growth of sustainable, progressive and inclusive communities.
Your role
As a Lean IPD Advisor 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.
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.
You’re the kind of person who dives right in, learning as much as you can about doing things differently, taking advantage of Lean and applying your knowledge and technical expertise to get the best results from the IPD Team, and for the project.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with clients in educating them and establishing Lean/IPD principles and processes on their projects
- 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
- 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 engineering, architecture or construction management (or an equivalent combination of academic and practical experience)
- Effective leadership , facilitation, 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 and other online collaboration and planning software
- Lean Design and#or Lean Construction Management, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent is an asset, but not essential
Don’t have every single qualification? We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Colliers Project Leaders, we’re not looking for “perfect matches.” We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but don’t have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it’s this role or another one, you may be just the right candidate.
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.
Approximate Salary Range for Role: $85,000 to $115,000
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all Canada locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Disclaimer
Colliers Project Leaders is part of Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI), a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, with more than 17,000 professional operating in 63 countries.
Colliers Project Leaders has suspended our COVID-19 vaccination requirement. In circumstances where our clients have a different COVID-19 vaccination policy, the Clients’ requirements will supersede.
Colliers Project Leaders is an equal opportunity employer and celebrates diversity in its workforce. Colliers encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you require a disability-related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please advise the assigned Talent Acquisition Business Partner.
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