Construction Workforce Manager

Description

• Partner with the Safety Department to investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective training and prevention strategies.
• Partner with TA to create strong relationships with trade schools, apprenticeship programs, and community partners to develop long-term workforce pipelines.
• Ensure all craft workers follow proactive safety measures including pre-planning, hazard mitigation, and compliance with company safety policies.
• Support continuous improvement through craft training in safety, productivity, leadership, and technology.
• Support onboarding programs that engage new hires and reinforce Boyd Jones’ culture and expectations.
• Partner with training providers and internal leaders to plan, deliver, and track skill development programs.
• Lead forecasting and resource planning to ensure each project is staffed with qualified craft talent.
• Develop and manage regional and national labor allocation strategies to optimize workforce utilization.
• This role will split time between an office environment and active construction job sites.
• Monitor labor budgets, productivity, and efficiency metrics to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Act as the primary point of contact for workforce communication across project and operations teams.
• Collaborate with project teams to mitigate schedule and budget impacts related to labor resources.
• Advise project teams during preconstruction and bidding on labor costs, crew planning, and self-perform capabilities.
• Drive the professional growth of the craft workforce by defining clear career paths and certification standards.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to attract, hire, and retain top craft talent across all trades.
• Maintain a detailed craft workforce database organized by trade, skill level, and certifications.
• Partner with General Superintendents and Project Managers to anticipate staffing needs and align resources with project schedules and goals.
• Partner with HR and field operations to develop innovative labor strategies and resource forecasting tools.
• Provide input on tool and equipment selections to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective field operations.
• Oversee accurate timecard submission, coding, and approval to support real-time project cost tracking.
• Champion Boyd Jones’ safety culture, modeling and enforcing a zero-injury environment.

Requirements

• Office setting includes standard equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and related technology in a climate-controlled environment with moderate noise levels.
• The position requires adherence to all safety protocols, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and consistent modeling of a safety-first mindset.
• Regular travel between project sites and company offices is required, which may include regional and occasional national travel.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills across field and office teams.
• Strong understanding of construction safety, project cost controls, and self-perform operations.
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of commercial construction experience with at least 5 years in field supervision, craft labor management, or workforce planning.
• Construction job sites involve exposure to varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow, wind) and fluctuating outdoor temperatures.
• Proven success in strategic workforce management, labor forecasting, and training program implementation.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• A supportive, team-oriented workplace that values collaboration.
• Safety: Everyone goes home safely—every day.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k)).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance