Workforce Manager

PCL Construction; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership opportunities

Annual discretionary bonuses

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Prescription drug coverage and telemed

Life, AD&D and disability insurance

Paid parental leave and family care

HSA or FSA for healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth pathways and mentorship

Training through College of Construct

Opportunity to grow across sectors and

Job summary

PCL Industrial Services, Inc. in Chandler, Arizona, is seeking a Workforce Manager to lead workforce planning, labor relations, and talent strategies across multiple states, ensuring skilled craft professionals are deployed where needed to safely deliver complex industrial projects.

The role offers growth opportunities within PCL’s apprenticeship and professional development programs, with comprehensive benefits and a commitment to workplace inclusion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or craftsperson certification preferred.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• 10 years of progressive experience in lead hand/foreperson roles and/or labor relations or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of alcohol and drug testing protocol and laws.
• Experience with succession planning and development of talent acquisition strategies.

Responsibilities

• Extend offers and onboarding for craft persons.
• Source candidates across channels to maintain a strong pipeline for hard-to-fill roles.
• Coordinate with project teams to understand demands and needs.
• Oversee pre-employment testing.
• Coordinate safety training for new hires on each jobsite.
• Guide supervisors through progressive disciplinary processes and performance improvement plans.
• Act as liaison between craft and management to resolve grievances.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship management

Talent acquisition

Labor relations

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree or related certification

Job description

Workforce Manager

The future you want is within reach. Let’s build it together.

At PCL Industrial Services, Inc., part of the PCL Family of Companies (PCL), we don’t just build projects—we build opportunities, careers and communities. We are 100% employee-owned, every employee has a stake in our success, and that shared commitment drives how we work, grow and lead in the construction industry.

We’re a team of builders who care deeply about what we create and who we build it with. That includes you. We are not only investing in what’s next in construction, we are investing in what’s next for your career.

As a Workforce Manager for PCL Industrial Services, Inc. in Chandler, Arizona, you’ll have the opportunity to lead workforce planning, labor relations, and talent strategies across multiple states, ensuring skilled craft professionals are deployed where they are needed most to safely and successfully deliver complex industrial construction projects.

Why Choose PCL?

Choose a career with rewards that matter. PCL’s total rewards are designed to support your growth, well-being and future success—because when you succeed, we all do.

Our offerings could include:

• Employee ownership opportunities that build long-term value
• Annual discretionary performance bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Industry-leading medical, dental and vision benefits
• Prescription drug coverage and telemedicine services
• Life, AD&D and disability insurance
• Paid parental leave and family care support
• HSA or FSA for healthcare, dependent care and transportation
• Mental health and wellness support, including Employee Assistance Programs
• Career growth pathways, leadership development and mentorship programs
• Access to world-class training through PCL’s College of Construction and professional development courses
• Ongoing opportunities to learn new skills, explore different roles and grow your career across sectors and regions

Here’s how a Workforce Manager for PCL Industrial Services, Inc. within Arizona Industrial contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

• Extend offers and ensures that all related correspondence and onboarding requirements for crafts persons are met.
• Actively sources candidates through a variety of channels to improve candidate quality and maintain a balanced pipeline of candidates for hard‑to‑fill roles.
• Work closely with project team to review and understand project demands and needs.
• Ensure pre-employment testing is accurately completed.
• Work with appropriate project and field team members to identify training needs and coordinate safety training for new hires on each jobsite.
• Guide and coach supervisors through progressive disciplinary process for craft persons, including the development and delivery of performance improvement plans and/or progressive disciplinary strategies on employee‑relations issues up to and including termination.
• Seen as a liaison with craft and management to resolve grievances and investigate employee issues.
• Analyzes, understands, and temporary labor agencies
• Advance issues that meet predefined criteria and uses judgment to assess risk and sensitivity to discern when to bring forward to employee needs to management.
• Advise management on matters related to the administration of temporary labor agencies

Qualifications

• Craftsperson certificate or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred. Certificate in negotiation or equivalent experience preferred.
• 10 years of progressive experience in lead hand/foreperson role and/or labor relations or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Ability to effectively lead a team comprising of craft recruiters, workforce specialists, and workforce supervisors.
• Seen as a trusted advisor with outstanding relationship leadership skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key partners and handle confidential information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to negotiate and present content and ideas that influence a favorable outcome.
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience with full‑cycle recruitment and development of talent acquisition strategies.
• Knowledge of alcohol and drug testing protocol and laws.
• Experience building and implementing a employee recruitment and relations strategy for the district.
• Experience with succession planning for departments and/or divisions.
• Validated critical‑thinking skills.

Your Work Has Purpose Here

PCL projects are where life happens, where communities connect, careers begin, and progress is made. Regardless of the type of project, we are building something bigger: a future that’s inclusive, resilient and full of opportunity.

At PCL Industrial Services, Inc., we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. We value the diverse experiences, identities and perspectives our employees bring. Employment decisions are based on merit, potential and the drive to make a difference, regardless of race, gender, age, ability or background.

We know everyone's needs are different, if you require accommodation during the application process, please contact [e-mail] and include the position and location of interest.

Company: PCL Industrial Services, Inc.

Primary Location: Chandler, Arizona

Job Title: Workforce Manager

Requisition ID: 13588