Associate – Implementation – Construction and Infrastructure Projects
| Company | McKinsey & Company |
|---|---|
| Location | Boston, MA, USA, Seattle, WA, USA, Houston, TX, USA, Washington, DC, USA, San Francisco, CA, USA, Austin, TX, USA, Detroit, MI, USA, Cleveland, OH, USA, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Miami, FL, USA, Jackson Township, NJ, USA, Dallas, TX, USA, Philadelphia, PA, USA, Chicago, IL, USA, Charlotte, NC, USA, St. Louis, MO, USA, Pittsburgh, PA, USA, New York, NY, USA, Minneapolis, MN, USA, Denver, CO, USA, Mountain View, CA, USA, Atlanta, GA, USA, Darien, CT, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | MBA, PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- An advanced graduate degree (e.g., MBA, PhD, etc.) or equivalent work experience; requirements may vary by country or practice
- 6+ years of hands-on experience in a high-performance capital projects environment, specifically demonstrating leadership skills in performance improvement & change management
- Significant experience working on mega capital excellence construction projects, project management experience is preferred
- Field-based experience working on projects in one or more of the following industries: oil and gas, mining, energy, chemicals
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English and local office language(s), with the ability to adjust your style to suit different perspectives and seniority levels
- Proficient in rational decision making based on data, facts, and logical reasoning
- Ability to create work product-focused materials / outputs, which may include PowerPoint decks, Excel models, articles, or other written deliverables
- Exceptional time management to meet your responsibilities in a complex and largely autonomous work environment
- Ability to work or attend meetings outside of traditional business hours or take on projects with limited or no notice at times
- Ability to travel up to 80% and work in varying environments that may be challenging and/or not accessible (e.g., factories, hospitals, mines)
Responsibilities
- Manage projects and progress with minimal supervision, including tracking metrics, handling complex analyses, and preparing communications to report back to client and internal leadership
- Develop practical recommendations and contribute to team discussions on implications of analysis; identifying implementation challenges
- Act as an expert in capital strategy and portfolio optimization, project development and value improvement, as well as project delivery and construction processes in capital-intensive industries
- Collaborate directly with clients to help them solve problems, refine strategies, and implement transformations
- Equip clients with the tools and knowledge to continue innovating and improving after we’ve left, ensuring the impact of our work endures
Preferred Qualifications
- In-depth knowledge of continuous improvement programs, i.e., Lean/Six Sigma is desirable
- Strong interest and passion for coaching or mentoring clients