SPO Trades Manager (Austin)

Turner Construction Company•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The SPO Trades Manager manages hiring, professional development, career advancement, and utilization of trade staff. The role works with jobsite leaders and departments across the organization to coordinate workforce needs, recruit and onboard staff, support employee development and performance management, and administer wage and incentive programs. The position regularly visits construction sites and collaborates with Preconstruction and Business Development on pursuits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited and credentialed degree program and 10 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
Good understanding of business and construction operations.
Management experience and ability to direct people who are not direct reports.
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization.
Professional written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with computer applications, MS Office, SharePoint, and human resources-related applications.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including climbing stairs and ladders, navigating construction areas, and lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Ability to work at construction sites and comply with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Construction experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with jobsite Supervisors, Superintendents, Project Managers, and Project Executives to coordinate workforce needs.
Work with Human Resources to post open project staff positions.
Participate in recruitment by reviewing applications and resumes, interviewing qualified candidates, providing applicant disposition updates to HR, and extending conditional employment offers to qualified applicants.
Coordinate new hires’ first day of work and orientation with jobsite supervisors.
Visit job sites regularly to maintain 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 further develop them.
Maintain the training roster for hourly Trades staff.
Oversee the Employee Location Log.
Manage trades staff discipline issues and termination processes, engaging HR as needed and ensuring required documentation is completed.
Implement hourly wage assessments, merit increases, and incentive programs.
Collaborate with Preconstruction and Business Development departments on pursuits.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.