SPO Trades Manager (Austin)

Turner Construction•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The SPO Trades Manager manages the hiring, professional development, career advancement, and utilization of trade staff. The role collaborates with jobsite supervisors and project leadership to coordinate workforce needs, supports recruitment and onboarding, maintains staff and training records, and manages performance, discipline, compensation assessments, and incentive programs. The manager also collaborates with Preconstruction and Business Development on pursuits and performs other assigned duties. The role regularly visits construction job sites and works in construction-site environments. It requires mobility and the ability to navigate stairs, ladders, personnel hoists, and areas under construction. The employee must comply with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

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 organizational levels.
Professional written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in computer applications, MS Office, SharePoint, and human resources-related applications.

Nice To Haves

Construction experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate workforce needs with jobsite Supervisors, Superintendents, Project Managers, and Project Executives.
Work with Human Resources to post open project staff positions.
Participate in recruiting by reviewing applications and resumes, interviewing qualified candidates, providing applicant disposition updates to HR, and extending conditional offers to qualified applicants.
Coordinate new hires’ first day of work and orientation with jobsite supervisors.
Visit job sites regularly to maintain communication with trades staff and jobsite supervisors.
Consult with jobsite supervisors to ensure annual performance reviews are completed on time.
Identify high-potential trade staff and recommend development training.
Maintain the training roster for hourly Trades staff.
Oversee the Employee Location Log.
Manage discipline issues and termination processes for trades staff, 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.