Trades Manager

ITAC•Lexington, SC

About The Position

ITAC serves Process & Industrial clients with integrated engineering and construction services for complex capital projects. Founded in 1988, ITAC has grown into an ENR-Ranked Top Design Firm with a nationwide presence and over 450 employees across 7 offices in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Kentucky. We specialize in delivering innovative design-build solutions for diverse sectors, including power generation, chemicals, food and beverage, forest products, and advanced manufacturing. Our mission is to make life better for our employees and clients. ITAC is 100% employee-owned, which allows our dedicated team members to share in the company’s growth and success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We provide a comprehensive benefits package and foster a culture that values each employee as part of our family. We are looking for passionate and motivated individuals to join our dynamic team. At ITAC, you will work on challenging projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and contribute to our commitment to excellence. For more information, visit itac.us.com.

Requirements

10 Plus years of recruiting/related recruiting experience
Experience in full-cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
Valid State Driver License and excellent driving record
Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Internet research
Experience in using LinkedIn Talent Solutions
Excellent Verbal & Written Communication Skills
Positive working relationships
Ability to negotiate effectively to resolve conflict
Ability to work effectively in stressful situations

Responsibilities

Monitor/Staff Recruiting Craft Demands
Monitor, screen, and recommend potential team members for both management and/or field craft positions for self-perform operating units.
Work closely with company’s ES to coordinate appropriate consent forms for background screening and onboarding process.
Input/share database reports with all operating units throughout the company.
Attend weekly meetings and continuous communication with construction project managers and supervisors to understand upcoming project and craft demands; facilitate “LIVE” data base maintaining current employees, project assignments, employee availability dates, vacation schedules and miscellaneous time off.
Weekly review with management team of forecast projects and needs for specific trade skills and experiences during specific timeframes
Opportunity Tracking
Filter Sales Force reports to project short-to-midterm bid opportunities.
Track Pending bids and calculate win loss ratios by bid volume and quantity
Training Coordination
Keep database of employee training and retraining dates including IS Net World, MSHA, OSHA, Procore, software etc.
Assist with selecting and setting up Craft Training.
Craft Hiring and Management
Identify, contact, vet, and submit needed information to ITAC’s Employee Services group to initiate an employment offer
Vetting to include preliminary background review, craft skills, ability to commute to/from work
Train new employees in ITAC administrative subjects such as timesheets, STAs, attendance logs, work hours, breaks, tools, PPE, QA/QC requirements, etc.
Develop and apply craft skill testing program for new hires
Serve as interface between direct craft labor, supervision, and management
Enforce all ITAC policies and project specific procedures
Document policy and procedure infractions; review with Division Manager and Employee Services
As requested, serve as a member of project execution plan development team; typically provide input on manpower loading, craft skill requirements
Assist with ITAC apprenticeship program
Craft Termination
Assist with disciplinary actions and/or termination of labor – either layoff due to lack of work, or fire due to policy or procedure violation
Document reason for all terminations; all decisions to fire must be documented and reviewed with Division Manager and Employee Services
Recover all tools and PPE (especially harnesses) prior to termination
Define with Employee Services if terminated employees are eligible for rehire