Workforce Development Coordinator

Holder Construction Group; New Haven (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, vision, and life insu​

401(k) retirement plan

Night and swing shift differential pay

Annual bonus program

Job summary

Holder Construction Group seeks a Workforce Development Coordinator to join our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team on the Fort Wayne project. This full-time, in-person role focuses on training, onboarding, and connecting local talent with opportunities in our construction projects.

You will engage with schools, agencies, and nonprofits to promote the industry, develop partnerships, and support recruitment and community programs aligned with our values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field.
• Experience with workforce development or recruiting in construction.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement training and onboarding programs for tradespeople.
• Bridge between the community and job sites to support diverse backgrounds.
• Promote construction careers and workforce development opportunities locally.
• Develop relationships with workforce agencies and educational institutions.
• Support planning and execution of community engagement events.

Skills

Public speaking

Community engagement

Recruitment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Management, Education, or similar field

Job description

About Us

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

About Us

Holder Construction is a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, consistently ranked among the top firms on ENR’s Top 400 Contractors list. We are a performance-driven company that believes in rewarding excellence and investing in our people. Our structured career development program empowers associates to grow quickly into expanded roles and responsibilities based on merit. With operations throughout the United States, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Annual bonus program
• Paid time off
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)-retirement plan
• Night and swing shift differential pay for select roles

We are looking for a Workforce Development Coordinator to join our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team on our Fort Wayne project. This is a full-time, in-person position.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement training and onboarding programs for individuals working in the construction trades, tailored to our jobsites', clients' or company's specific needs and requirements.
• Serve as a bridge between the community and our jobsites, supporting individuals from various backgrounds, including local high school graduates, as they navigate training, onboarding, and initial placement phases of their construction careers.
• Promote and market the construction industry and site-specific workforce development opportunities within the community.
• Develop local relationships with workforce agencies, trades organizations, subcontractors, nonprofits, and educational institutions to identify partnership opportunities, bolster workforce development recruitment, and identify meaningful opportunities for the project team to support the community.
• Work with project and trade contractor teams to understand construction schedule and manpower needs for strategic planning and to identify career opportunities.
• Provide industry data (local and national) to highlight best practice workforce development models, labor market trends, external funding mechanisms, union requirements, and partnership opportunities.
• Develop creative and engaging recruiting tactics and training curriculum.
• Support the project team in planning, coordinating, and executing high-impact community engagement activities for our team, managing both on-site initiatives and off-site events.
• Support fostering an internal culture of giving back by engaging employees, organizing volunteer events and initiatives, tracking volunteer participation, and ensuring community engagement efforts align with our core values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Management, Education, or similar field and 2-5 years of relevant experience such as construction, project management, coaching, program implementation, education, and/or recruiting.
• Skilled at external affairs and public speaking.
• Ability to connect with community organizations and stakeholders that engage in workforce development training, employment resourcing, education, and/or recruitment.
• Self-starter who takes initiative, is very people-oriented, and who works efficiently in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders and under deadlines.
• Proactive problem solver, highly organized, resourceful, and effective communicator.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook.)

Holder is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE).

Substance abuse testing and a background screening is a condition of employment and Holder Construction does not sponsor applicants for immigration status or benefits.