Workforce Planning & Development Leader

ColonialWebb Contractors Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market, competitive wages based on experience

401(k) plan with a generous company match

Excellent medical, dental, vision insurance

Opportunities for career growth and training

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Richmond, VA is seeking a Workforce Planning & Development Leader to support large-scale operations by optimizing trades talent across multiple job sites. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in high-level construction management and a strong background in Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing sectors. Key responsibilities include aligning workforce with project demands and managing labor forecasts. This role promises competitive wages and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Superintendent on large, complex construction projects.
• Strong background in Electrical and/or Plumbing construction.
• Proven experience in workforce planning and development.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and optimize skilled trades talent across multiple sites.
• Partner with operations leadership to align manpower with project demands.
• Translate project schedules into workforce forecasts and labor demand curves.

Skills

Strong background in Mechanical construction

Experience managing large craft workforces

Data center construction experience

Job description

ColonialWebb is seeking an experienced Workforce Planning & Development Leader to support our large‑scale construction operations by evaluating, deploying, and optimizing skilled trades talent across multiple job sites. Based in Richmond, VA, this role partners closely with Operations leadership and field teams to ensure the right craft professionals are assigned to the right projects at the right time, supporting safety, productivity, quality, and schedule performance across our Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing construction teams.

Who we are

At ColonialWebb, we are deeply committed to our people, our culture, and the continued growth of our business. As a full‑service MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) contractor, we pride ourselves on the quality and expertise of our teams, who work across a diverse range of specialties, including New Construction, Mechanical Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. For over 50 years, we've been dedicated to delivering comprehensive solutions and unmatched service to our commercial customers, earning a reputation as a trusted contractor in the industry.

Perks of joining ColonialWebb

• Market, competitive wages based on experience
• Opportunities for career growth, training, and development
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match
• Personal leave, paid holidays, bereavement leave
• Excellent Medical, dental, vision, and Rx drug insurance
• Life and accidental death insurance
• Short and Long‑Term Disability insurance
• Employee referral incentives

A day in the life

• Understanding the strengths, experience, certifications, and readiness of skilled craft professionals to make smart project assignments.
• Partnering with the Director of Operations, Superintendents, Project Managers, and HR to align manpower with current and upcoming project demands.
• Supporting large, complex jobs, including data centers and other mission‑critical facilities, with the right field talent at the right time.
• Translating project schedules into 3‑, 6‑, and 12‑month workforce forecasts and labor demand curves by trade and skill level.
• Identifying workforce gaps early and helping drive recruiting strategies, pipeline development, succession planning, and skill‑gap closure.

You should have

• 10+ years of experience as a Superintendent on large, complex construction projects.
• Strong background in Mechanical, Electrical, and/or Plumbing construction.
• Experience managing and supporting large craft workforces.
• Data center construction experience strongly preferred.

Trades Supported: Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing, including plumbers, pipefitters, pipe welders, electricians, HVAC technicians, and sheet metal mechanics/installers.

EOE M/W/Disability/Vets

Veterans and those with previous military experience are encouraged to apply.

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