Senior Continuous Improvement Analyst - Prefabrication Construction

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Aligns the design, implementation, and stabilization of scalable processes that support prefabrication and modular construction. Partners with Engineering, Integrated Supply Chain, Quality, HSE, Operations, and project teams to convert field and customer needs into repeatable methods. Uses process engineering and continuous improvement practices to improve safety, quality, throughput, schedule reliability, and cost from design release through field installation.

STEP INTO THE ROLE

• Aligns Blattner's business goals to be an industry leader by improving and implementing procedures and processes as directed by the Senior Manager, Continuous Improvement.

• Leads complex continuous improvement initiatives that support the establishment, piloting, and scaling of prefabrication and modular construction capabilities from opportunity definition through sustained results.

• Maps the end-to-end value stream from design and engineering release through procurement, kitting, fabrication, quality verification, staging, transportation, and field installation to identify constraints, rework, delays, and unclear handoffs.

• Leads the analysis and improvement of production systems, including shop or yard layouts, work cells, material flow, work-in-process controls, visual management, standard work, staffing models, and capacity plans.

• Conducts time studies, work sampling, cycle-time and throughput analysis, takt planning, and line balancing to establish baselines, identify bottlenecks, and improve flow.

• Facilitates Design for Manufacturing and Assembly and constructability reviews with Engineering, VDC, production personnel, trade partners, and field teams so designs can be produced, transported, installed, and serviced safely and efficiently.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, manufacturing or mechanical engineering or similar field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5 years of related experience in continuous improvement, process engineering, manufacturing, prefabrication, modular construction, industrial construction, or construction operations.
• Experience must include leading data-based process improvements in a production, shop, yard, or field environment.
• Must be able to travel 50% on short and variable notice.

WHAT SETS YOU APART

• Experience working across both off-site production and field installation is preferred.
• Prefab-yard experience.
• Experience with Minitab and/or P6

HOW WE INVEST IN YOU

• Competitive pay
• 100% employer paid HDHP insurance premiums for employees
• 401(k) with company match
• HSA and FSA options
• Dental and Vision insurance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Work/Life balance
• Employee/Family focused culture
• Gym on site
• And more!

$83,109.00 - $120,508.00 Individual Compensation to be determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.

WHO ARE WE?

With more than 115 years of construction experience, Blattner has played a vital role in building America’s critical infrastructure, ranging from railroads and highways to dams and mines. Since 1997, the company has focused on renewable energy solutions and is responsible for some of the most significant solar, wind and storage projects in the U.S. Today, Blattner has installed over 20% of America’s utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage capacity. Blattner Company is the parent company of Blattner Energy and D.H. Blattner & Sons, of which all are members of the Quanta Services family of companies. Company headquarters are in Avon, Minnesota.

Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, military or veteran status, national origin, physical disability, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This commitment governs all aspects of employment including, but not limited to: hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, layoff, termination, compensation, discipline, and access to benefits and training. Additionally, Blattner is committed, in accordance with applicable law, to making reasonable accommodations for job applicants and employees based on a qualifying disability, a sincerely held religious belief or practice, and for pregnancy, childbirth or related health conditions. Applicants and employees who feel they have experienced or witnessed discrimination or who wishes to request a reasonable accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department. Blattner prohibits retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing discrimination, for participating in an investigation pursuant to this policy, or for requesting a reasonable accommodation.