Construction Productivity Systems Manager

Position Overview

Allison-Smith Company is seeking a Construction Productivity Systems Manager to design, implement, and sustain a system that replicates manufacturing-level productivity within our construction operations.

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

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.

Job Functions

Strategy/Planning

Production

Key Responsibilities

1. System Design and Development

• Develop a comprehensive Field Production System rooted in Lean and manufacturing principles (standard work, takt planning, visual management, PDCA).
• Create and maintain core tools and templates, including:
• Daily Task Cards
• Crew Scorecards
• Weekly Production Dashboards
• Takt Zone Plans and Flow Maps
• Continuous Improvement Logs
• Define standard work instructions and measurable performance benchmarks for major trade activities.
• Collaborate with project teams to design workflow layouts, zone definitions, and sequencing aligned with production flow.

2. Implementation and Field Integration

• 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.
• Coach crews on production planning, goal setting, and visual accountability methods.
• Establish data collection routines to measure productivity and track continuous improvement.

3. Performance Measurement and Continuous Improvement

• Develop and manage the production performance dashboard, tracking metrics such as:
• Labor productivity (units per labor hour)
• On-time completion percentage
• Crew utilization
• Rework rates
• Conduct root cause analysis for delays or inefficiencies and drive corrective actions.
• Lead post-project reviews to extract lessons learned and continuously improve system design.

4. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate closely with project management, field operations, safety, and logistics teams.
• Integrate the production system into existing scheduling and procurement workflows.
• Support preconstruction teams with productivity data for estimating and planning.
• Work with HR/training teams to develop field training modules and certification paths.

Key Deliverables

• Fully documented Production Playbook and rollout plan.
• Standardized task and crew performance benchmarks.
• Live production dashboard with field data reporting.
• Pilot implementation results with measured productivity gains.
• Training curriculum and onboarding package for field leaders.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Lean Construction or Six Sigma certification preferred.

Experience

• 7 years of experience in field operations, production planning, or process improvement.
• Proven record implementing Lean or manufacturing-based systems in construction or fabrication environments.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, crew management, and construction workflows.

Skills and Attributes

• Deep knowledge of Lean / Takt / Last Planner principles.
• Strong analytical skills for workflow and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and coaching ability across management and field levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI (or similar dashboard tools), and field management software.
• Highly organized, pragmatic, and action-oriented.

Performance Metrics

• Improvement in average field labor productivity (%).
• Reduction in rework and downtime.
• Adherence to planned takt flow (% of zones on schedule).
• Field crew satisfaction and engagement with system adoption.
• Sustainability of continuous improvement routines (weekly reviews, PDCA cycles).

Compensation and Reporting

• Reports To: Executives
• Location: Office and field-based with travel to project sites.
• Compensation: Competitive salary performance bonus benefits

Why This Role Matters

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.