As R&H’s Construction Workforce Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing R&H’s trade professionals (Portland and Bend) in a fast-paced and exciting environment. A critical member of our team, your core responsibilities will include recruiting, hiring, capacity planning, dispatching, employee relations, and employee development for our craftspeople.
Job Responsibilities
Recruiting, Hiring & Onboarding:
- Lead initiative to recruit a diverse trades workforce and represent R&H in organizations that advocate for careers in the trades.
- Responsible for maintaining resumes and applications through out applicant tracking system (ATS).
- Interview and hire field employees to meet company needs.
- Responsible for new hire orientation program for field employees.
Workforce Planning and Dispatching:
- Develop and maintain a tracking system of R&H projects and their employees, including an understanding of the employee’s technical skills.
- Proactively reach out to preconstruction, project managers and superintendents to forecast labor needs.
- Provide information to management related to labor availability and skills.
- Dispatch craftspeople to jobsites as requested/needed.
Team Member Experience:
- Build relationships with R&H’s craftspeople and operations teams.
- Manage craftworker evaluations, promotions and compensation.
- Maintain relationships and be a liaison to Associated General Contractors and the Carpenters Apprenticeship Program through NW College of Construction.
- Lead initiative to evaluate craftworker knowledge and develop training programs to meet the company’s needs.
Education & Skills
- Excellent knowledge of commercial construction and carpentry.
- Ability to develop trust, exhibit empathy and understand business principles is essential.
- Ability to work and communicate successfully in a diverse environment across all levels of the organization.
- Intermediate use/knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, dispatching software, applicant tracking system (currently using JazzHR).
- Knowledge of technology tools/software utilized in construction (ex. TopCon, Bluebeam, Plan Grid, etc.)
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial construction industry.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience required.
Supervisory Responsibility:
In conjunction with the site superintendent, responsible for supervising field craft employees and making recommendations to hire/fire field craft employees.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary and Benefit Package
- 401k and Company Match
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Disability & Life Insurance
- Education & Training Classes
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Company Social & Sporting Events