Productivity Engineer

Interstates•Muskogee, OK

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

At Interstates, we don’t just show up to work, we show up for each other. From our headquarters in Iowa to job sites across the country, we’re doing award-winning electrical, controls, automation, and OT work that powers industrial facilities for clients here in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you’re on a jobsite, in the office, or working behind the scenes, you’ll be part of a team that values practical problem-solving, collaboration, and continuous improvement. As a Productivity Engineer, you’ll help teams work smarter by improving planning, workflow, and field execution with better data, Lean thinking, and hands-on support. We believe in building strong teams, doing the right thing, and making a difference in the communities where we live. If you want to grow and make a measurable impact on how work gets done, you’ll feel at home here. We’re looking for a Productivity Engineer to develop, implement, and sustain Lean and Agile process improvements across construction projects and all project phases. In this role, you’ll work closely with field leadership, project teams, and support functions to improve field execution, productivity, safety, and workflow reliability through data-driven decision making and continuous improvement practices.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in construction, process improvement, project controls, or productivity analytics
Construction productivity measurement or labor tracking experience
Familiarity with Lean Construction, Last Planner System, Kanban, value stream mapping, and 5S
Exposure to Agile planning methods in a project delivery environment
Familiarity with BIM, digital dashboards, or other project visibility / constructability tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead teams, facilitate meetings, and influence cross-functional groups

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing Lean and Agile process improvement initiatives across projects.
Tracking, analyzing, and reporting productivity metrics, labor performance, and workflow planning data.
Identifying bottlenecks, rework, delays, and other sources of waste using field observations and data insights.
Supporting look-ahead planning, constraint management, iterative planning cycles, and continuous improvement sessions
Partnering with field leadership, project management, design, procurement, and prefabrication teams to improve coordination and constructability
Developing dashboards, KPIs, and reporting tools; coach teams on Lean principles, Agile practices, and productivity tracking