Labor Manager - InterClad

Egan Company • Champlin, MN

15d • $90,000 - $125,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Overview: The Labor Manager- InterClad is responsible for the strategic planning, allocation, and optimization of our field workforce across all active and upcoming projects. You will serve as the bridge between Project Management, Estimating, and the Field, ensuring that the right talent is on the right job at the right time. Your primary goal is to maintain high safety standards, peak productivity, and labor-cost adherence across our entire project portfolio. This role could be Hourly/Union or Salaried/Exempt

Requirements

• Experience: 15 years in commercial glazing or facade construction, with at least 5 years in a supervisory or multi-site management role.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of unitized curtain wall, stick curtain wall, storefronts, and architectural metal panels (ACM, MCM, Insulated).
• Logistics: Experience managing travel crews and local hires across multiple states (MN, WI, IA, ND, SD, etc.).
• Software: Proficiency in labor tracking software and PM tools (e.g., ACC Forma, Bluebeam, or ERP systems like Acumatica).
• Communication: Ability to negotiate with union business agents and communicate clearly with both executive leadership and field laborers.
• Working Environment: Performance of duties in the field the vast majority of the time, conditions may be cold, hot, dirty, dusty, loud, etc.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Culture Champion a zero-injury culture by promoting safety as the top priority across all InterClad operations.
• Set clear safety expectations with field leaders and ensure they are consistently reinforced at the crew level.
• Promote and model Egan Company core values in all interactions.
• Workforce Planning & Scheduling Plan, prioritize, and assign field crews to meet project schedules, deadlines, and budgets.
• Partner with Project Managers, Operations Manager, and Vice President to forecast workload and maintain proper staffing levels.
• Develop and maintain weekly manpower schedules and communicate workload and constraints to the team.
• Coordinate staffing to meet project-specific requirements, including MBE/WBE participation goals.
• Maintain daily communication with foremen to understand work plans, progress, challenges, and needs.
• Establish clear weekly expectations and measurable productivity goals with field leaders; follow up to ensure accountability and performance.
• Participate in regular coordination meetings with Project Managers to ensure alignment and project success.
• Communicate effectively with field teams, office staff, and external customers.
• Actively engage in the field by visiting local jobsites weekly (and traveling to out-of-town projects as needed) to assess: Safety Quality of installation Progress and productivity Proper staffing levels
• Coordinate and document travel agreements for out-of-town work prior to mobilization.
• Ensure proper use of ACC Forma on jobsites and support training for field staff.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings (office and field) to ensure all team members understand installation requirements and expectations.
• Verify proper installation techniques and inspect systems prior to testing; participate in field testing when possible to ensure successful outcomes.
• Support and enforce InterClads QA/QC program across all projects.
• Participate in shop drawing reviews and fabrication meetings as required.
• Lead the hiring process for journeymen and apprentices.
• Build relationships with local unions (Glaziers, Ironworkers, Sheet Metal Workers) across various Midwest jurisdictions.
• Develop and coach field staff to build strong, capable field leaders.
• Maintain accurate records of field personnel certifications and qualifications (in coordination with Safety as needed).
• Ensure compliance with union collective bargaining agreements.
• Review and approve weekly payroll for accuracy.
• Track and review labor productivity on active projects; collaborate with Project Managers and field leaders to make adjustments as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team performance, processes, and alignment.

Benefits

• Health and Well-being: in addition to medical, dental, vision insurance options, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short-term, or long-term disability coverage, you're offered comprehensive mental healthcare and support for you and your family
• Retirement Plan: we offer robust retirement benefits with a 401(k) plan with company matching contribution and profit sharing
• Time-Off Programs: to help you recharge youll enjoy a generous PTO program and paid holidays
• Professional Development: we support education or career growth by offering educational assistance and regular learning and development opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave: utilize parental leave which allows for paid time off with a new child
• Rewards and Incentives: we recognize your contributions through additional rewards or compensation that may include an annual discretionary bonus, lead incentive program, and safety buck program
• Community Involvement: our Beyond the Jobsite program supports causes in the communities in which we live and work through regular volunteer events to connect with each other and help those in need

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees