Construction Productivity Systems Manager

Construction Productivity Systems Manager

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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.

• 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
  • 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.
• 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.
• 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
  • 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.
• 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.
  • 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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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