Workforce Manager (Commercial Construction)

Danis Construction•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Danis, a self-perform construction company, is seeking an organized and experienced Workforce Manager to oversee labor resources and ensure workers are properly managed, skilled, and effectively allocated. The role supports staffing plans and workforce growth, recruits tradespeople, coordinates with HR and project managers on hiring and retention, and manages labor deployment and training. The Workforce Manager also serves as a key communication link among the workforce, project managers, and senior leadership and prepares reports on staffing, labor costs, and workforce metrics. The position requires at least five years of supervisory experience and a high school diploma or GED. A trades certification or related technical diploma or degree is preferred, as is 10 or more years of progressive experience as a lead hand or foreperson. The work includes both normal office tasks and physical demands associated with the construction industry, including climbing, lifting, and extended periods of standing or movement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience.
Strong knowledge of labor management and logistics.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
Computer proficiency.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), Workers Compensation, and drug/alcohol testing protocols.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on scaffolds and ladders; reach for, handle, and manipulate objects and materials; and repeatedly lift and carry objects up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stand or walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for long periods.
Acceptable vision, either naturally or with correction.
Ability to sit at a desk using a computer and attend meetings for long periods, and twist to reach equipment around a desk.

Nice To Haves

Trades certification or a technical diploma or degree in a related field.
10 or more years of progressive experience in a lead hand or foreperson role.

Responsibilities

Help develop and implement staffing plans for project needs, including determining appropriate skill mixes and timelines.
Help grow the workforce year over year to meet ongoing project needs.
Recruit tradespeople and maintain a steady flow of candidates, particularly for hard-to-fill positions.
Work with HR and project managers to recruit, onboard, and retain skilled workers.
Coordinate with project teams to allocate labor resources and oversee skilled labor deployment.
Identify training needs and ensure workers receive required skills and safety training.
Serve as the main point of contact between the workforce, project managers, and senior leadership.
Prepare regular reports on staffing levels, labor costs, and workforce metrics.