Workforce Manager (Commercial Construction)

Danis Construction•Indianapolis, IN

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Danis, a self-perform construction company, is seeking an organized and experienced Workforce Manager to oversee labor resources and ensure the workforce is properly managed, skilled, and effectively allocated. The role supports staffing plans and workforce growth, recruits tradespeople, coordinates hiring and deployment with HR and project teams, identifies training needs, and communicates workforce matters to project managers and senior leadership. It also prepares reports on staffing levels, labor costs, and workforce metrics. The role involves both normal office work and physical demands associated with the construction industry. Physical tasks include climbing ladders and scaffolds, handling materials, repetitively lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds, and standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling for extended periods. Office duties include prolonged computer and meeting time and twisting to reach equipment at a desk.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 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 materials; repetitively lift and carry up to 50 pounds; and stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl for long periods.
Acceptable vision, naturally or with correction.

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 to meet project needs, including determining the appropriate mix of skills and timelines.
Help grow the workforce year over year to meet ongoing project needs.
Recruit tradespeople to maintain a steady candidate pipeline, especially 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.