Senior Trades Manager — Construction Talent & Training

Turner Construction Company; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking a capable Human Resources professional to manage hiring, development, career advancement, and utilization of trade staff in Augusta, GA. You’ll partner with project teams and HR to post roles and extend offers, while guiding performance reviews and training initiatives.

The role requires strong communication and leadership skills, experience in construction operations, and comfort with travel to job sites to engage with staff and supervisors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree + 10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Construction experience, preferred.
• Good understanding of business and construction operations.
• Management experience and ability to direct others that are not direct reports.
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively at all levels within organization.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in computer applications, MS Office, SharePoint, and human resources related applications.
• Travel

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with jobsite Supervisors, Superintendents, Project Managers, and Project Executives to coordinate work force needs.
• Engage with Human Resources (HR) to post open project staff positions.
• Participate in recruitment process, review applications and resumes to assess applicant qualifications, interview qualified candidates, provide disposition updates to HR for applicant tracking, and extend conditional offers of employment to qualified applicants.
• Collaborate with jobsite supervisor to coordinate first day of work and orientation for new hires.
• Visit job sites on regularly to main connectivity with trades staff and jobsite supervisors.
• Consult with jobsite supervisors to ensure timely completion of annual performance reviews.
• Identify high potential trade staff and recommend training to help further develop staff.
• Maintain Training Roster for hourly Trades staff.
• Oversee Employee location Log.
• Manage trades staff discipline issues and termination processes, engage HR as needed; ensure completion of necessary documentation.
• Implement hourly wage assessments, merit increases, and incentive programs.
• Collaborate with Preconstruction and Business Development departments on pursuits.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Management experience

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree + 10 years experience

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

HRIS systems

Job description

Turner Construction Company is seeking a capable Human Resources professional to manage hiring, development, career advancement, and utilization of trade staff in Augusta, GA. You’ll partner with project teams and HR to post roles and extend offers, while guiding performance reviews and training initiatives.

The role requires strong communication and leadership skills, experience in construction operations, and comfort with travel to job sites to engage with staff and supervisors.