Continuous Improvement Operations Manager

Partner. Energize. Deliver.

Join our Denver team as a Continuous Improvement Operations Manager and become an employee of a nationally recognized Top Workplace ! Guarantee Electrical Company has grown into one of the nation's foremost providers of electrical contracting services and systems solutions. From large-scale, design-build work to small but vital renovations and corporate maintenance contracts, the Guarantee team approaches each and every project with a commitment to timely, cost-effective delivery of the highest quality craftsmanship, safely installed. Guarantee offers extensive experience in a wide variety of project types, ranging from data centers, commercial, healthcare, industrial, education, public sector, and more.

Why Work for Us?

Benefits, Compensation, Community Involvement and Employee Appreciation

Each member of the Guarantee team is an essential partner in building our successful future. Guarantee offers a rewarding career path, a competitive salary, and excellent benefits package. This includes an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which is 100% company funded, and employee owned. We own it! As employee-owners, we work with and for each other. We share a commitment to excellence and know that our efforts deliver exceptional results.

We offer robust benefits with a competitive salary based on knowledge and experience. Employees are also eligible for annual discretionary bonuses. We offer a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, accidental, critical illness, life and disability insurances, vacation/sick time, and a matching 401K plan.

Our GECO Gives program highlights our mission to give back to our communities through community outreach, philanthropy and volunteering. Some of our favorites being Pedal the Cause, KIDstruction, Big Brothers Big Sisters and more!

Position Summary:

The Continuous Improvement Operations Manager plays a vital role in enhancing operational efficiency, quality, and innovation for our electrical construction projects. This position is responsible for evaluating and optimizing construction processes, especially in relation to off-site fabrication, standardizing best practices, and supporting cross-functional teams, including procurement, Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), and field operations. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in electrical construction, lean principles, and a continuous improvement mindset to drive scalable and repeatable project success.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) & Fabrication
   • Review electrical features of work to identify opportunities for off-site fabrication.
   • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and VDC teams to develop and validate fabrication strategies.
   • Support fabrication teams by introducing and optimizing innovative means and methods.
2. Lessons Learned & Counter Measures
   • Lead structured lessons learned sessions focused on fabricated work and installation efficiency.
   • Analyze lessons learned data to identify trends and root causes.
   • Implement and monitor counter measures and continuous improvement initiatives.
3. Standardization & Process Development:
   • Assist in the creation and refinement of standard operating procedures, construction means and methods, and fabrication strategies.
   • Develop and maintain documentation to ensure consistency and repeatability across projects.
   • Facilitate training and change management for the rollout of standardized processes.
4. Procurement & Vendor Coordination:
   • Collaborate with procurement during proposal development to align project approach with fabrication and installation strategies.
   • Coordinate vendor material buyout efforts to ensure compatibility with standardized processes and fabricated components.
   • Maintain strong working relationships with vendors to support innovation and cost-effectiveness.
   • Support for Virtual Design and Construction (VDC)
5. Provide continuous feedback to VDC teams on the constructability and field effectiveness of design outputs.
6. Support integration of 3D modeling, BIM, and virtual coordination into construction workflows.
7. Promote field adoption and feedback loops to enhance VDC effectiveness.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent field experience.
2. 5+ years of experience in electrical construction with a strong understanding of fabrication and construction operations.
3. Proven track record of leading continuous improvement initiatives in a construction or industrial setting.
4. Knowledge of Lean Construction principles, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement methodologies (certification preferred).
5. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
6. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and project management abilities.
7. Proficiency in construction technology platforms, such as BIM tools (Revit, Navisworks), and Microsoft Office Suite.

Initiatives:

1. Market Development
   • Through established standards, expand utilization of fabrication services
   • Identify and assist in the pursuit of addition marker fabrication opportunities
2. Facilities
   • Support the pursuit, design, and development of fabrication facilities
   • Assist in the management of populating, commissioning, and relocation fabrication process
3. Operate with the objective of servicing as a national provider

Working Conditions:

1. Split between office, fabrication shop, and active construction sites.
2. Occasional travel to project locations and vendor facilities required.

Key Success Metrics:

Reduction in field labor hours via increased fabrication

Implementation rate of lessons learned and counter measures.

Consistency and adoption of standard processes across projects.

Feedback ratings from project teams and VDC collaboration.

Living Our Guarantees:

As a Continuous Improvement Operations Manager, you will embody and champion our core guarantees that define our organizational culture:

Lessons Learned : Lead structured lessons learned sessions to capture insights from fabrication and construction experiences, transforming them into actionable improvements that foster our Culture of Honesty .

Integration : Serve as the vital connector across procurement, VDC, field operations, and fabrication teams, eliminating silos through coordinated processes that build our Culture of Collaboration

High Risk Management : Implement counter measures and corrective actions based on collective experience to ensure the highest level of safety and risk mitigation, embodying our Culture of Wisdom .

Data Driven Decisions : Apply analytical skills to measure success metrics and guide continuous improvement initiatives, making evidence-based decisions that instill our Culture of Intelligence .

Leadership Development : Mentor team members through training and knowledge transfer of standardized processes, empowering all Partners to use their Owner's Voice and cultivating our Culture of Leadership .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For more information about Guarantee Electrical Company, please visit www.geco.com