Construction Productivity Systems Manager

Job Title Construction Productivity Systems Manager
Salary $125k (based on industry, field, work experience) + negotiable based on experience.

Seniority Mid – Sr Level
Education Degree in construction management, electrical, industrial engineering, or related field.
Certification Lean Construction or Six Sigma certification preferred

Industry Construction (high-end commercial)
Field Electrical Contracting & Engineering
Department Production Engineering

Travel Frequent travel within the Atlanta metro area between project sites and the central office.
Work Location Smyrna, GA
Work Type In-Person, M-F

Job Description
Allison-Smith Company seeks 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 to 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.

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.

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:
  o Labor productivity (units per labor hour)
  o On-time completion percentage
  o Crew utilization
  o Rework rates
• Conduct root cause analysis for delays or inefficiencies and drives 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 Qualifications

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).

Key Deliverables for success in this role:

• 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.

Why This Role Matters
This position will directly shape how Allison-Smith Company executes projects — moving from reactive, scheduled-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.

Benefits

Medical

• 100% employer paid medical, disabilities, basic life insurance
• Dental, EAP, HSA, Vision, Teladoc and more!
• Health & Wellness Program + Wellness Coach
• Onsite Fitness Center

Employment

• 401k + Profit Sharing
• Paid Holiday, Personal/Sick Days, and Vacation
• Professional Training and Development

Company Culture
Our culture is one of our greatest strengths and one of the things that sets Allison-Smith apart. It is built on putting safety first, emphasizing best practices, and fostering the relationships we form, the experiences we share, and the way we work together every day. Working together in person strengthens those relationships, encourages collaboration and innovation, provides opportunities to learn from one another, and ensures every team member experiences the values and traditions that make Allison-Smith a rewarding place to build a career.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Allison-Smith Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Background Check
• Drug Test

How to apply
Apply here or send resumes to careers@allisonsmith.com