Director of Project Excellence

Description

• Lead change management efforts to embed project excellence playbook practices within daily operations, ensuring buy-in and adoption from operational leaders. Use data to show effectiveness of playbook.
• Implement Project Excellence across Kelso Industries’ operating companies.
• Create and execute a strategy to ensure leaders apply relevant actions effectively.
• Integrate the playbook into the onboarding and assessment process for new acquisitions, driving alignment and accelerating performance outcomes.

Requirements

• 10+ years of senior construction leadership experience within large, complex organizations, ideally with multi-site or multi-entity operations.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while using a computer or during travel.
• MBA or other advanced degrees in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience implementing best practices and standard work to improve overall effectiveness of projects from estimating through project completion.
• Familiarity with multi-entity operations or private equity-backed organizations.
• Experience in integrating acquisitions, including aligning cultures and implementing shared processes or technologies.
• Note: Ultimate location may vary; candidates must reside within a short distance of a major airport to accommodate travel requirements
• Ability to work in a standard office environment with visits to field or construction sites, which may require walking, standing, bending, and exposure to varying weather conditions.
• Capability to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds occasionally, such as laptops, presentation materials, or luggage.
• Proven process orientation, with experience designing, implementing, and optimizing operational processes within construction project environments.
• Executed continuous improvement with a strong passion for driving operational excellence across teams and projects.
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient to use standard office equipment, participate in virtual or in-person meetings, and drive when necessary.
• Demonstrated experience applying Lean, Six Sigma, or PMP methodologies to drive operational efficiency, process improvement, and project success within construction or related industries.
• Must be able to travel frequently (up to 50%), which may include long periods of sitting on planes, trains, or in vehicles.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence across a wide range of stakeholders, including Kelso executives, operating company presidents, project managers, estimators, and field leadership.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance