SPO Trades Manager

Turner Construction•Buffalo, NY

23h•$99,000 - $120,000•Onsite

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About The Position

Manage hiring, professional development, career advancement, and utilization of trade staff.

Requirements

10 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience
Good understanding of business and construction operations
Management experience and ability to direct others that are not direct reports
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills; ability to communicate effectively at all levels within organization
Professional written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient in computer applications, MS Office, MS Excel, and SharePoint.
Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, safety protocols (OSHA 30 certification required), and QA/QC processes.
Exceptional communication, coaching, and conflict resolution abilities to foster effective team collaboration.
Travel from main office to jobsites regularly

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, PlanGrid, or comparable tools (preferred).

Responsibilities

Collaborate with jobsite Supervisors, Superintendents, Project Managers, and Project Executives to coordinate work force needs.
Engage with Human Resources (HR) to post open project staff positions. Coordinate with SPO administrator and local union halls.
Participate in recruitment process, review applications and resumes to assess applicant qualifications, interview qualified candidates, and provide disposition updates to HR for applicant tracking.
Visit job sites on regular basis to main connectivity with trades staff and jobsite supervisors.
Consult with jobsite supervisors to ensure timely completion of annual performance reviews.
Conduct regular performance check‑ins with SPO crew leads and provide actionable feedback to drive improvement.
Implement and enforce quality assurance checklists for all critical path activities; train SPO crew leads on standards and verify compliance.
Document lessons learned and communicate findings to all crew leads to support continuous improvement.
Lead weekly safety and quality assurance walks with SPO crew leads; record observations and assign corrective actions.
Monitor and enforce accurate productivity tracking practices among SPO crew leads, with clear and consistent reporting.
Train SPO crew leads in material procurement and timely purchasing practices to prevent last‑minute deliveries; serve as liaison between crew leads and warehouse staff for urgent requests.
Identify high potential trade staff and recommend training to help further develop staff.
Develop and maintain a matrix that documents trade personal skillsets and areas for development.
Maintain Training Roster for hourly Trades staff and work with SPO administrators to ensure hours are documented.
Oversee Employee Location Log in conjunction with look-ahead staffing plan.
Manage trades staff discipline issues and termination processes, engage HR as needed; ensure completion of necessary documentation. Coordinate this process with SPO administrator.
Conduct hourly wage assessments and provide feedback and recommendations to SPO management regarding merit increases and incentive programs.
Oversee daily time entry compliance among SPO crew leads to ensure accurate project cost accounting.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.