Construction Workforce Development Lead

Turner Construction Company; Georgia; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company seeks an experienced Workforce Development Program Manager to lead regional workforce initiatives within Augusta, GA. You will manage the execution of development programs, partner with subcontractors and community organizations, and align training with project needs.

You will oversee planning, metrics, and outreach, coordinating with project teams, marketing, and local agencies to build a sustainable talent pipeline for construction and skilled trades across current

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher from accredited degree program and minimum 8 years of related experience and/or training; recommended majors include, but not limited to Liberal Arts, Communication, Marketing, Sociology, Non-Profit, Public Affairs, Social Outreach, or similar degree program
• Familiarity with local laws and Federal regulations, OFCCP, compliance and familiarity with the David Bacon Act and Labor laws (as applicable by location)
• Experience driving, developing and implementing community and workforce based strategic plans
• Plan and manage the budget
• Program management expertise, able to develop and implement programs and processes in a skills-based industry
• Established local market, community, workforce, and industry knowledge and presence in minority contractor communities
• Knowledge of economic and social issues, trends, impacts to local community, trades and professional network organizations
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills; communicate effectively at all levels within organization and externally
• Influential relationship building skills, able to lead and influence others that are not direct reports
• Resourceful with complex decision-making and problem-solving skills, and analytical thinking
• Energetic, hands-on, proactive, and continuous learner
• Familiar with lean culture and concepts, continuous improvement principles, methods, and tools
• Work in non-structured environment and manage multiple project teams
• Management experience, ability to observe performance, and deliver feedback, as applicable
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft suite of applications, and collaboration technology
• Limited travel within region

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of workforce development programs based on local social conditions and economic requirements, aligned with project, client, and/or business unit objectives.
• Lead specific Workforce Development plan as part of project pursuit and implement as part of preconstruction phase.
• Oversee program goals and measures, communication/planning activities, status/results reporting, training, and other functions as required.
• Manage relationships with subcontractor community for greater buy-in of workforce development plan and effective placement of participants in local project.
• Manage outreach efforts with diverse populations and other underrepresented groups to participate in skills-based career training and gain hands-on work experience in construction industry.
• Enhance partnerships with local/regional community organizations, schools, pre-apprenticeship programs, unions, and city, state and Federal agencies for proactive identification of training opportunities.
• Leverage local community organization relationships to create and sustain pipeline for project.
• In partnership with project team, monitor program participation and progress to goals.
• Collaborate with Marketing to develop information about workforce development programs and promote to external community.
• The position will support the development, coordination, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Skilled Trades and Readiness Client Led Program, a short-term workforce training initiative designed to develop a pipeline of trained, qualified, entry-level talent prepared for employment within the construction industry.
• Lead and coordinate the planning and implementation of the Client's WF Program to develop a sustainable pipeline of trained, job-ready candidates for construction and skilled trades opportunities.
• Build awareness of careers in construction and skilled trades and create clear pathways for individuals interested in entering the industry.
• Identify and engage prospective participants through relationships with community organizations, workforce development agencies, educational institutions, and other community partners.
• Coordinate training opportunities that provide participants with foundational knowledge, skills, and exposure relevant to construction trade occupations.
• Collaborate with project teams, general contractors, trade partners, workforce organizations, and training providers to align Client's WF programming with current and anticipated workforce needs.
• Work with project trade partners and other employers to identify employment opportunities for Client's WF Program graduates who successfully complete program requirements.
• Support the ongoing development and expansion of the STAR Program by identifying lessons learned, successful practices, workforce needs, and opportunities to replicate or scale the program across projects and communities.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Program management

Communications

Education

Assoc degree+

Majors: Liberal Arts, Marketing, Sociology, Non-Profit, Public Affairs

Tools

Microsoft Office

Collaboration tools

Job description

Turner Construction Company seeks an experienced Workforce Development Program Manager to lead regional workforce initiatives within Augusta, GA. You will manage the execution of development programs, partner with subcontractors and community organizations, and align training with project needs.

You will oversee planning, metrics, and outreach, coordinating with project teams, marketing, and local agencies to build a sustainable talent pipeline for construction and skilled trades across current