Construction Productivity Systems Manager

This role will lead the development of standardized planning, resource management, and accountability frameworks that drive consistent, high-efficiency field production.

This position will directly shape how Allison-Smith Company executes projects — moving from reactive, schedule-driven operations to a predictable, high-efficiency production environment modeled after world-class manufacturing. The successful candidate will not just manage processes but lead a transformation in how construction work is planned, performed, and measured.

• Develop a comprehensive Field Production System rooted in Lean and manufacturing principles (standard work, takt planning, visual management, PDCA).
• Pilot the productivity system on selected projects; lead rollouts and provide on-site training to superintendents, foremen, and project managers.
• Facilitate daily huddles and weekly performance reviews to embed the system in field culture.
• Create and maintain core tools and templates, including:
• Weekly Production Dashboards
• Coach crews on production planning, goal setting, and visual accountability methods.
• Collaborate closely with project management, field operations, safety, and logistics teams.
• Establish data collection routines to measure productivity and track continuous improvement.
• Support preconstruction teams with productivity data for estimating and planning.
• Define standard work instructions and measurable performance benchmarks for major trade activities.
• Lead post-project reviews to extract lessons learned and continuously improve system design.
• Work with HR/training teams to develop field training modules and certification paths.
• Conduct root cause analysis for delays or inefficiencies and drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with project teams to design workflow layouts, zone definitions, and sequencing aligned with production flow.
• Develop and manage the production performance dashboard, tracking metrics such as:
• Live production dashboard with field data reporting.
• Integrate the production system into existing scheduling and procurement workflows.

The ideal candidate is equal parts strategist and hands-on field partner — capable of analyzing production workflows, creating standardized task structures, and guiding crews through cultural and operational change.

3. Performance Measurement and Continuous Improvement

• 7+ years of experience in field operations, production planning, or process improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI (or similar dashboard tools), and field management software.
• Standardized task and crew performance benchmarks.
• Highly organized, pragmatic, and action-oriented.
• Lean Construction or Six Sigma certification preferred.
• On-time completion percentage
• Field crew satisfaction and engagement with system adoption.
• Proven record implementing Lean or manufacturing-based systems in construction or fabrication environments.
• Excellent communication and coaching ability across management and field levels.
• Sustainability of continuous improvement routines (weekly reviews, PDCA cycles).
• Adherence to planned takt flow (% of zones on schedule).
• Deep knowledge of Lean / Takt / Last Planner principles.
• Fully documented Production Playbook and rollout plan.
• Strong analytical skills for workflow and data analysis.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, crew management, and construction workflows.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.

• Training curriculum and onboarding package for field leaders.
• Improvement in average field labor productivity (%).
• Compensation: Competitive salary + performance bonus + benefits
• Reduction in rework and downtime.
• Rework rates
• Daily Task Cards